Why Trump’s War on BRICS Is a War for America's Survival

EDITOR'S NOTES

The July 2025 BRICS summit may go down in history as the turning point that triggered the unraveling of U.S. monetary dominance. In response, President Trump issued a swift 10% tariff threat on all BRICS-aligned nations. But what lies beneath this move isn’t just economic friction—it’s the battle for control of the global monetary system. In this exposé, I unpack why BRICS is a direct assault on America’s fiat empire and why Trump is drawing a hard line in the sand.

Mr. Anderson Jul 22, 25

The BRICS Revolt: Trump’s Tariffs and the Unraveling of Dollar Dominance

Have you ever wondered what it looks like when an empire senses its grip on power slipping? We’re witnessing it now. And the name of the rebellion is BRICS.

The Multipolar World Has Arrived

In July 2025, leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa gathered again—but this time, with greater purpose. With over 45% of the global population and 37% of world GDP now under their umbrella, BRICS is no longer a diplomatic sideshow—it’s the foundation of a new economic order. While the mainstream media debates Trump's social media posts, this alliance is building the most aggressive challenge to American economic supremacy in over a century.

Just look at the numbers: The U.S. imported $650 billion in goods from BRICS nations last year while exporting just $300 billion in return. China alone accounted for $448 billion of that imbalance. These aren’t just trade deficits—they’re vulnerabilities.

De-Dollarization Is the Real Threat

Let’s cut through the noise. BRICS isn’t just about trade; it’s about tearing down the dollar’s role as the global reserve currency. From Russia and China settling $244.8 billion in trade without a single greenback to the New Development Bank already lending 25% in local currencies (with plans to hit 30% next year), the writing’s on the wall.

This isn’t speculation. It’s execution.

As former Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff confirmed, the shift to local currencies is well underway. The message? The dollar is optional—and increasingly, it's being opted out of.

So when Trump declared that BRICS-aligned nations would face an “additional 10% tariff,” he wasn’t just flexing policy muscle. He was throwing a punch in the economic war of the century.

The Battle Lines Are Drawn

While Washington clings to the idea of “America First,” BRICS is countering with “We all come first.” That’s not just a clever phrase—it’s a reorientation of power.

Brazilian President Lula made it clear: “We don’t want an emperor.” That’s code for “We’re done playing by Washington’s rules.”

And here’s the most chilling part: BRICS didn’t even blink. Trump’s warning wasn’t even addressed at the summit. That’s the measure of how much American threats have diminished in global influence.

For seventy years, the dollar dictated global trade. Now, with every yuan-based transaction, every gold-linked bond, and every BRICS policy shift, that dominance erodes.

Predictions and Preparation

So what happens next? Here’s what I see unfolding:

Tariff Retaliation: Expect BRICS nations to impose their own countermeasures—likely not in tariffs, but in quiet, systemic withdrawal from U.S. dollar dependencies.
Acceleration of BRICS Currency Projects: Look for the launch of a BRICS settlement token, likely gold-backed, as a direct competitor to the dollar in global trade.
A Bipolar Financial World: You're about to live in a world where one bloc plays by sound-money rules—and the other clings to digital fiat illusions.

If the Federal Reserve continues printing and the Treasury keeps spending like tomorrow doesn’t exist, the dollar will crumble under the weight of its own lies. And make no mistake—BRICS is building the alternative in real time.

Final Thought

Trump knows what most Americans don’t: when the dollar dies, so does the empire. That’s why he’s targeting BRICS now. Because this isn’t about tariffs—it’s about survival.

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