Topic: Potosi

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A historical overview of the silver trade traces the metal's importance back to the Spanish Empire and the "Rich Mountain" of Potosi. Bracken explains how the Chinese "Single Whip Tax" in the 1500s forced the population to pay the emperor in silver, driving global demand. This historical cycle is repeating today as China suppresses silver prices and restricts exports to secure its own technological future.