Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on BRICS Nations Over Dollar Rivalry

Mon Dec 23 2024 05:31:49 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on BRICS Nations Over Dollar Rivalry

President-elect Donald Trump has declared a bold warning to BRICS nations, threatening heavy tariffs if they attempt to establish a competing currency against the US dollar.


In a recent social media post, Donald Trump did not hold back in expressing his concerns regarding the BRICS alliance, which includes major players like China and Russia, along with other emerging economies. He emphasized that should these nations move to develop a rival currency, the United States would retaliate with a staggering 100% tariff on their exports.

Trump's comments reflect a broader aggressive trade policy he promoted throughout his campaign, aiming to reinforce the US dollar's position in global economics while engaging in leverage tactics with other nations. Despite internal discussions among BRICS members about creating their own currency to lessen reliance on the US dollar, progress has been hindered by disagreements. Politicians in Brazil and Russia have shown interest in this initiative, but Trump’s ultimatum could signal a tough road ahead for these discussions.

His rhetoric aligns with his previously pronounced agenda of utilizing tariffs as a tool for negotiation and economic fortification. During the electoral campaign, Trump outlined the intent to impose widespread tariffs on various countries, a policy strategy that some analysts believe serves as a form of negotiation leverage rather than an absolute commitment to immediate action.

Republican Senator Ted Cruz affirmed the use of tariffs as leverage, citing their effectiveness in prompting responses from other countries, while Trump's Treasury Secretary nominee, Scott Bessent, described this strategy as "escalate to de-escalate." This complex economic stance underscores a longstanding belief within the Trump camp that tariffs serve to protect American jobs and interests, though economists largely contest the effectiveness of this approach, arguing that consumers ultimately foot the bill.

As tensions rise among global economic players, the implications of Trump's threat loom large, potentially exacerbating trade relations with BRICS member nations already weighing the merits of dollar independence.

While Trump's administration prepares to take office on January 20, 2024, the world watches closely to see whether these threats will lead to significant economic shifts or remain mere bargaining chips in ongoing international negotiations.

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