Trump threatens BRICS countries with duties because of attempts to abandon the dollar. This is reported by Reuters, reports UNN.
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In a statement, the newly elected US President Donald Trump noted that in the event of such inappropriate actions, these countries may face 100% duties on their goods exported to the United States.
Trump stressed that the US dollar remains extremely important for the global economy, and any attempts to replace it can seriously affect economic relations with the United States. This statement was a reaction to discussions among BRICS countries about the possibility of creating a new reserve currency that could compete with the US dollar.