Trump threatens BRICS with tariffs over ‘anti-US’ agenda
RT (Russia Today)Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 2:17:51 PM
President Trump is pushing back against BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) as they work to reduce reliance on the US dollar in global trade. He’s threatening new tariffs, framing the group’s efforts as "anti-US" and warning of economic consequences. This escalates tensions between the US and the rising economic bloc, which has been slowly chipping away at dollar dominance.
Editor’s Note: The dollar’s status as the world’s reserve currency gives the US huge financial and political leverage—so when a major coalition like BRICS tries to sidestep it, Washington takes notice. Trump’s threats signal a defensive stance, but tariffs could backfire by accelerating the very shift he’s trying to stop. If more countries ditch the dollar, it could weaken America’s grip on global trade. High-stakes economic chess, basically.
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