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BRICS: China Prepared for Trade War With US, Experts Say

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Amid an ongoing standoff with the BRICS alliance and the West, China is reportedly prepared for a trade war with the US, experts have said. Indeed, US President Donald Trump has reiterated his intention to tariff the economic alliance. In a recent proclamation, he requested a “commitment” to the US dollar in order to prevent the tariffs. The arrival of such tariffs could have dire implications for the collective. However, the bloc has continued to say its intention is to not target the US dollar. Specifically, several BRICS nations have noted its desire is to only increase international economic participation from nations in the global south. To do that, the group has sought to increase the use of its own native currencies in global trade. Source: Global Times Also Read: BRICS: China Oil Output Hits 400M Tons Amid Record Growth China Prepared for Trade War With US As Trump 100% Tariffs Loom The last few months have seen geopolitical tension between the US and the global sout...