China Just Dumped $8.2 Billion in U.S. Debt — And It’s Only the Beginning

China’s Latest Salvo: $8.2 Billion in U.S. Treasuries Dumped When empires fall, the first cracks appear in their currency — and right now, one of the world’s largest foreign holders of U.S. debt is lighting a match. According to newly released Treasury Department data, China offloaded $8.2 billion in U.S. Treasuries in April 2025 alone. That’s not routine portfolio adjustment — it’s a strategic move. This sell-off didn’t happen in a vacuum. It came right after the Trump administration announced sweeping new tariffs during April’s so-called “Liberation Day.” In response, China and its BRICS partners are executing what can only be described as a coordinated counter-attack on the dollar. The goal is clear: reduce exposure to dollar-based assets and dismantle…