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

submitted 9 months ago by TheKetchupSong to c/world@quokk.au

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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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[–] DharkStare@lemmy.world 12 points 9 months ago (2 children)

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

[–] themeatbridge@lemmy.world 12 points 9 months ago

Yes, it hurts Americans as intended.

[–] OppaGundamStyle@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 9 months ago

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