The US Is Killing the Dollar, Not BRICS: Here’s How Washington’s Hubris Could Trigger the Collapse

The powers that be love a boogeyman. And for the US financial elite, BRICS—the bloc of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—is the monster under the bed. For years, we’ve heard the whispers about a unified BRICS currency, an assault on the dollar, a grand conspiracy to dethrone the greenback. It’s the stuff of nightmares for US policymakers, but the truth is far more unsettling.

BRICS doesn’t need to “destroy” the US dollar because the United States is already doing a bang-up job of it on its own. Years of fiscal mismanagement, endless money-printing, and a penchant for weaponizing the dollar through sanctions have soured much of the world on Uncle Sam’s monopoly money. Enter Donald Trump—ever the firebrand—with his 2025 threats of massive tariffs and demands that BRICS nations abandon even thinking about alternatives to the dollar. But if Trump thinks a clenched fist will save the greenback, he’s wrong. He’s playing right into the hands of those looking to bypass the US-dominated financial system altogether.

BRICS Isn’t the Problem—Washington Is

Let’s get one thing straight: BRICS doesn’t want to topple the US economy or annihilate the dollar. They’ve said it themselves. South Africa officially declared there’s no unified BRICS currency in the works, India’s foreign minister flatly denied plans to weaken the dollar, and even Putin—Washington’s favorite villain—admitted the bloc isn’t trying to obliterate the greenback.

So what does BRICS want? Freedom. Freedom from a US-led financial system that comes with strings attached, like sanctions, surveillance, and endless political manipulation. If you’re China, Russia, or India, why would you let the United States dictate your financial future? Why play a rigged game?

But here’s the kicker: BRICS doesn’t have to topple the dollar because America’s doing it for them. Take a look around. The COVID-19 pandemic kicked off an unprecedented wave of money-printing, eroding the dollar’s value and inflating everything from gas to groceries. Meanwhile, the US has turned the dollar into a weapon, punishing anyone who dares to step out of line. Sanction Russia? Sure. Freeze Iran’s assets? Why not? But the unintended consequence of this financial warfare is that countries are looking for ways to escape the dollar’s reach.

And they’re finding them. Russia, for example, has been championing local currency trade within BRICS, cutting out the dollar middleman. Brazil and China are making similar moves, conducting trade in yuan and reais. Trump’s hardline tariffs and economic threats might look like strength, but they’re accelerating this trend. If BRICS nations weren’t already looking for alternatives to the dollar, they sure as hell are now.

Trump’s Tariffs: A Catalyst for De-Dollarization

Trump isn’t wrong to call out BRICS’ growing financial influence, but his approach may be flawed. When he posted on Truth Social demanding that BRICS nations pledge never to create an alternative currency—or face 100% tariffs—he might as well have handed them a reason to double down on de-dollarization.

The last time Western sanctions hit Russia, it backfired spectacularly. Instead of crumbling, Russia pivoted to trade deals with BRICS nations and pushed local currency transactions. The result? The dollar lost ground, and the BRICS alliance grew stronger. Trump’s tariff threats could do the same thing on a global scale. If you make it harder for countries to trade in dollars, guess what they’ll do? They’ll stop using them.

Dmitry Peskov, Russia’s spokesperson, said it loud and clear: “More and more countries are switching to the use of national currencies in their trade.” That’s not just talk. Nations across Asia, Africa, and South America are growing tired of being held hostage to Washington’s whims. The US has long assumed its financial dominance was unshakable, but arrogance is a dangerous drug.

The Inevitable Shift Away from the Dollar

The truth is, the US dollar isn’t as unshakable as DC bureaucrats think. Right now, global markets are starving for an alternative. Nations in BRICS—and beyond—are hedging their bets, exploring local currencies and potential new reserve systems. And while Trump and his ilk shout about tariffs and threats, the damage is already being done from the inside.

America’s reckless fiscal policies, endless wars, and economic bullying are driving the world to seek a Plan B. Trump’s approach may accelerate that shift. If BRICS nations can establish even a partial financial system independent of the dollar, other countries will follow. And if that happens, the US will lose its greatest tool of global influence: the power to print money at will.

Here’s the harsh truth no one in Washington wants to admit: BRICS isn’t the real problem. The real problem is America’s hubris. Years of bad policy, economic mismanagement, and weaponized currency have put the dollar on shaky ground. To be fair and critical, Trump’s tariff tantrums may be gasoline on the fire.

Bottom Line: If you want to know who’s killing the dollar, don’t look at BRICS—look at Washington. America’s economic house of cards is collapsing under its own weight. And when the dollar loses its throne, the consequences will be catastrophic for anyone still relying on it.

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