China Bends the Knee? BRICS Leaders in Talks with Trump
China and India Bow to Trump’s Economic Threats
The BRICS bloc—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—has been working overtime to unshackle itself from the US dollar. Their agenda is simple: weaken America’s stranglehold on global finance and shield themselves from sanctions. But Trump, ever the hawk for American economic dominance, isn’t playing nice.
In typical Trump fashion, he’s made an ultimatum: continue de-dollarization, and you’ll face 100% tariffs. India, sensing the seismic consequences of an economic showdown, was the first to signal its willingness to "work with" the incoming administration. Now, reports suggest China is following suit, with President Xi Jinping reportedly engaging in backchannel communications with Trump.
"We’ve already been talking," Trump boasted in a Reuters report. And for once, his bravado might not be pure bluster. Sources claim these conversations have been surprisingly “collaborative,” but let’s call it what it is—a desperate attempt by BRICS to avoid economic catastrophe.
Economic Brinkmanship: Trump’s Weapon of Choice
Let’s not sugarcoat this: the US dollar is the world’s reserve currency for a reason. Washington’s ability to weaponize the dollar—through sanctions, trade restrictions, and outright economic bullying—is its single greatest lever of power. De-dollarization is a direct attack on that supremacy, and Trump is treating it as such.
China, with its economy already sputtering, has felt the pressure. The yuan has hit a 16-month low, and fears of an all-out trade war loom large. Meanwhile, India, which has been playing both sides of the geopolitical fence, is treading carefully, offering olive branches to the Trump administration while staying nominally committed to BRICS goals.
But here’s the kicker: this isn’t just about trade. It’s about control. Trump knows that if he can fracture BRICS from within, the de-dollarization agenda collapses. And by forcing China and India to bend the knee, he’s laying the groundwork for exactly that.
What Happens Next?
The BRICS alliance is at a crossroads. Will it double down on de-dollarization and risk a catastrophic economic confrontation with the US? Or will it capitulate, preserving short-term stability at the cost of its long-term vision?
The answers lie in the choices of leaders like Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi. But make no mistake: Trump holds the upper hand. His tariffs are a battering ram, and BRICS is scrambling to fortify its defenses.
If this trend continues, we could witness the unraveling of the most ambitious challenge to US financial hegemony in decades. And that’s exactly what Washington—and Trump—wants.
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