US President-elect Donald Trump issued a stern warning to the BRICS countries on Saturday, demanding that they pledge not to create a new currency or support any effort to replace the US dollar. Reuters I mentioned.
He threatened that failure to comply would result in 100% tariffs being imposed on their goods.
“We ask for a commitment from these countries not to create a new BRICS currency, or support any other currency to replace the strong US dollar, or they will face 100% tariffs and should expect to say goodbye to selling in the wonderful United States.” Economy,” Trump wrote on his “Social Truth” platform.
He added: “They can look for another ‘fool’.” There is no chance of the BRICS replacing the US dollar in international trade, and any country that tries this should wave goodbye to America.
Some BRICS leaders, particularly from Brazil and Russia, have discussed creating a new currency to reduce the dominance of the US dollar in global trade. But internal disagreements hampered these efforts.
Trump’s comments raised speculation that his tough stance may be part of a broader negotiation strategy. When Republican Senator Ted Cruz was asked about Trump’s tariff proposals, he highlighted the strategic use of leverage. “When you look at the threat of tariffs on Mexico and Canada, it immediately led to action,” Cruz said. CBS News Face the nation on Sunday.