Is this the end of American economic supremacy?

In terms of exports it's losing out to China. Its currency and stock market capitalisation look set to be eclipsed. But at least there are some areas where America is still number one.

The Economist published a piece entitled "Come in number one, your time is up" about America's declining global status. The scale of decline is already significant.

American economy: no longer number one

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