The argument that the erosion of the dollar’s global status could benefit the US is gaining traction in Washington. That move would be a needless act of self-harm.

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    you need to run consistent deficits to be a reserve currency

    Yes and of course the advantage depends on how that is managed. If you don’t use it to invest, the advantage isn’t as great. But it creates a huge amount of surplus influx to the economy, that stimulates economic development.