In a statement published this Saturday on Truth Social, Donald Trump issued an unequivocal warning to members of the BRICS group, made up of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
Trump, recently elected president of the United States, has threatened to impose 100% tariffs on products from BRICS countries if they attempt to challenge the supremacy of the US dollar on the international stage.
“We ask you to commit (…) to never create a new BRICS currency or support any other currency to replace the powerful US dollar, otherwise you will face 100% tariffs,” he said. he writes.
This statement comes in a context of growing tensions between the United States and the BRICS group, which has been exploring alternatives to the dollar for their trade for several years. Initiatives aimed at reducing dependence on the greenback, in particular through the creation of a common currency, are raising concerns among American decision-makers.
An escalation of economic tensions in sight?
Donald Trump’s remarks illustrate a hardening of the American position in the face of the economic ambitions of the BRICS. By threatening customs sanctions, he aims to dissuade the group from carrying out its plans to limit the hegemony of the dollar, seen as a pillar of the global economy and the geopolitical influence of the United States.
This posture could, however, complicate relations between Washington and these emerging powers, which represent a significant part of the world economy. In response, BRICS could accelerate efforts to reduce their dependence on the U.S.-dominated financial system, thereby escalating a potential economic war.
Major strategic issues
The U.S. dollar, used as the world’s reserve currency for decades, is a strategic asset for the United States, allowing it to exert influence over the international economy. Any attempt to replace it or reduce its role risks changing the balance of power in global trade and finance.
Yves Manuel
Beef Sale Info
With Fox News
