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What Happens If BRICS Ditches the US Dollar?

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The US dollar is the most important currency in the markets that controls and dominates the world’s financial sector. Almost all cross-border transactions, trade settlements, and foreign exchange conversions are conducted using the USD. Local currencies are far behind with little to no chance of becoming the global reserve currency. This gives the White House the power to weaponize the currency and control the world’s trade and finances. BRICS has decided to put an end to the US dollar domination by giving local currencies a chance to compete against the greenback. Also Read: BRICS: US Dollar Is Now an Unreliable Currency, Say Analysts Here’s What Will Happen If BRICS Ends US Dollar Reliance Source: realmoney.thestreet.com The BRICS alliance is scheming to replace the US dollar with either a new currency or their local currencies. The bloc is divided in the prospects but is united to achieve the goal by hook or crook. They also confirmed that despite slow progress, the...

BRICS Currency Plan is Officially No More: Will Trump Lift Tariffs?

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The ongoing tensions between the United States and the BRICS alliance have reached a fever pitch. With the world concerned about a burgeoning trade war, both sides seem no closer to any sort of resolution. However, a recent statement confirmed that the BRICS currency plan is officially no ore, but will US President Donald Trump lift his proposed tariffs? During his campaign for re-election, Trump originally warned tariffs to dissuade the nation from embracing de-dollarization. He targeted the BRICS bloc specifically because they had so blatantly embraced the native currency settlement of their trade. Yet, with them confirming they are no longer a threat to the world’s currency, will Trump relent? Source: Freepik.com Also Read: BRICS: Trump Tariff to Trigger Economic Crisis and Diplomatic Disputes? BRICS Currency Plan Confirmed to be Done, but Will Trump No Longer Target Alliance? Donald Trump once said that the US dollar ceasing to be the world’s global reserve currency woul...