Brazil is considering dropping the idea of forming a new BRICS currency as it chairs the 17th summit in Rio De Janeiro in July 2025. Four government officials on the condition of anonymity revealed to Reuters that President Luiz Lula da Silva is planning to nix the idea of a common currency. The alliance is under pressure from Trump who threatened to impose tariffs if they ditch the US dollar.
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The idea of developing a new BRICS currency could draw the ire of US President Donald Trump, who has vowed to crush anyone who plans to ditch the dollar for trade. Just recently, BRICS member India also denounced the formation of a new currency and embraced the US dollar for cross-border transactions.
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After Rejecting BRICS Currency, Brazil Wants to End Reliance on the US Dollar
A government official revealed that Brazil wants to shelve BRICS currency but also aims to reduce dependency on the US dollar. The source explained that Brazil will provide solutions for ending reliance on the US dollar at the upcoming summit. The 17th summit is scheduled to take place on July 6-7 with the nine member countries being in attendance.
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Two out of the nine BRICS countries have rejected the idea of the formation of a new currency. Only Russia, China, and Iran are aggressively advancing the de-dollarization agenda to uplift their respective economies. Russia and Iran are reeling under pressure due to sanctions and are desperate to trade in local currencies.
On the other hand, China is looking to dominate the global finances by pushing the Chinese yuan for trade. India is distancing itself from the idea fearing that China is using BRICS as a stepping stone to advance its global agenda. The cracks in BRICS are wide open even before the alliance has made the currency a reality.