For the last several years, the BRICS economic alliance has sought to grow in size and appeal. Although it has faced off against the US with growing tensions, it is still looking to expand its number and increase its overall impact on global finance. That may be set to manifest this year, as the BRICS bloc will see four expansion nations that could revolutionize alliance trade in 2025.
For the first two months of the year, the United States has targeted the bloc with its aggressive economic policy. Specifically, they have sought to end de-dollarization efforts on a global scale. To do this, they have warned of potential 150% tariffs on the group. However, that may not be enough to stop the alliance’s rapid growth pace.
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BRICS Expansion Nations May Be Set to Change the Game
This year has seen rare disagreements emerge within the BRICS alliance. Specifically, its push or global de-dollarization has gotten increased pushback. Therefore, nations are cautious and divided on the best ways to move forward. However, the bloc is set to integrate new members that could be poised to completely transform its dealings.
Indeed, the BRICS bloc is officially welcoming four new expansion nations that could revolutionize alliance trade. The collective increased presence in Asia could be where its future is increasingly secure. Through its expansion efforts, the bloc has added Indonesia and three other ASEAN countries, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, to its partner status.
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This only fortifies the bloc’s standing, specifically in that region. For example, Malaysia and Indonesia “bring robust manufacturing,” to the bloc, a Global Times report notes. “These countries will also serve as vital trade hubs, strategically positioned within global supply chains, it added.
This will only ensure that the bloc is able to be strengthened in its independence from the US dollar. Regardless of its stance on de-dollarization, US President Donald Trump’s tariff warning is yet another example of weaponization. That same weaponization in the form of sanctions is what drove its original interest in abandoning the greenback. These nations could help this pursuit continue and even flourish.