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Trump threatens 100% tariff on the BRIC bloc of nations if they act to undermine US dollar (apnews.com)

submitted 6 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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His threat was directed at countries in the so-called BRIC alliance, which consists of Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates.

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Is there even a point to putting tariffs on Russian goods with all those sanctions on Russia?

[–] [email protected] 13 points 6 months ago

Yes, it hurts Americans as intended.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago

It can’t benefit Russia, that’s a good enough reason.