The answer to this question depends on how much you understand about trade and economics, geopolitical reasoning and the mechanisms which make BRICs work. Here's an example, Russia has the maximum amount of sanctions possible put on it, its literally not possible for them to use the US dollar but the economy grew and its now the 4th most wealthy country in the world.

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Right. America basically took themselves out of the game by having an inaccurate take on their value. Now they've played that had and have no where further to take it.

I do think tarrifs are different, and the consumerism in America is a large value to other countries. Idk how much money other countries make off of American consumption though.

Most economists would say tariffs is almost a cardinal sin in a world where you're trying to be productive or provide free trade. These two ideas can't co exist, America won't can't both be a manufacturing hub and provide big business for the world and at the same time cut off trade by imposing tarrifs. A tariff isjustt a tax on your citizens, if you can't provide the services yourself to make up the short fall.

Most economists would say Bitcoin is a scam. It sounds like you've a fixed mind.

Brics is not trying to replace the dollar. And thinking about what trump is saying through the perspective of reserve currency isn't correct. Brics isn't a economic block like the EU or a military block like Nato. All brics is simply is a legal frame work to trade with whatever country is in the organization without having to worry about sanctions. That's it.

Bro that's not at all what I'm saying. You're locked in your own mind.

Tariffs on imports creates an incentive to manufacture within America

The US will not be able to replace China, not for another 10-20 years of perfect planning. Trump can't change this reality at best he can start that journey.

That's a good point, I think regulations are all that will hold America back.

If America wanted to I'm sure they could close the gap in 2 years.

Here's an explanation from Putin himself about the dollar and any attempt to cut people off or coherse people using the dollar.

https://video.nostr.build/2f4b6f9dd3264badbfc8709677ba8fa78c8416467d3e2bd333ee8085bc08ec3b.mp4

I'm saying tariffs make sense... you poor thing.

Well some may think that tariffs are a cardinal sin but only by those that push the Central Bank agenda.

Before the Federal Reserve infiltrated the United States in 1913 the United States payed for almost everything that taxes do today.

Imagine if you will reducing the size of the government (smaller budget) and reducing or eliminating taxes strategically in phases. This will ween the people and a country off of the Federal Reserve/Central Bank and looked at as a template for the rest of the world.

Now for the BRICS. The BRICS was formulated by Chief Economist at Goldman Sachs, Jim O'Neill, in a 2001 study entitled "Building Better Global Economic BRICs". How trustworthy does that sound?

I'm old enough to remember when Russia's pipeline was bombed and Europe wanted to buy oil from Russia. Russia gave them the finger and said they will only accept gold, Bitcoin, or Ruble for payment.

Since we obviously still live in a parallel economy it's probably wise to play the fence and be good at it. It's also a national interest to countries to have their own currencies along with other assets like gold, silver, and a Bitcoin reserve.

Sorry for any misspellings, I'm just a dumbass.

I love your explanation but that's a lot of words to say you don't really understand what Brics is. Its going to be fun for a fellow dumbass like myself witness Americans learning about things like supply chains and logistics.

No I'm not going to pretend that I know how BRICS works but like stated in the above post I'm skeptical of its origins is all. Feel free to add your personal knowledge of BRICS if you will.

All the other words touched on your other topics you mentioned previously.

Supply and demand becomes less relevant when a country is truly independent. Going forward countries will first have to secure their energy sources.

Did it sound as if President Trump is worried?

Let's give some things definitions so that we are on the same page. Americans and westerner countries are abit confused I believe about what gives their currency value. The first thing to clear up is as of right now there is no western country that can take Chinas place in the global trade world at the moment. China holds all the cards, they own the supply chains globally of most the worlds commodities except oil and most of the knowledge needed to manufacture at a profit. Any western leader talking about decoupling from China and the growing economies is lying to their citizens to get them fired up and to get their support. It will take a decade or more to catch up to what China can do.

So that leads us to Brics, brics is a legal frame work amongst the leading commodity and technogy providers that make the world go round to trade with each other even if the US dollar is absent. They aren't trying to replace the dollar, they are legally making secure routes and ideas to make sure its business as usual even if the US decides to attack or cut members off through things like sanctions. Russia being able to sell oil through India is an example of this. Europe still needs Russian oil they just have to buy it through a brics nation.

If trump wants to cut off trade with brics countries that's only going to lead to shortages of commodities and manufactured products coming from those countries. Yes they won't have american dollars but America and Europe will also not have any goods to sell for more than decade. China and Russia are smiling ear to ear at the thought of a trade war at the moment.

Yes, China is a serious contender on the ground but does not own the tactical high ground. Remember when Trump launched the Tomahawks into Syria when he was eating dinner with the Chinese president, pretty funny. If there was a space race the United States is about 30 years ahead. China does own many shipping ports within the United States and power companies.

Each country, United States, China, Russia, India, all hold unique positions of global influence in their regions and around the world.

One thing you need to understand about President Trump (personal experience with him) that he is extremely intelligent and will never be the smartest man in the room until he knows the position of everyone there and then will adapt for his best possible outcome. Another thing he likes to do other than sandbag is he plays the deception card or poker face very well. He also likes to give people hints along the way of his direction just to see if others pick up on it (they often become supporters of his strategy along the way.) Something else Trump will do is allow himself to lose a "battle" (deal) to give an illusion of weakness (fools hand) to later catch someone off guard.

Ultimately he is positioning the United States to break free from the Federal Reserve. I wouldn't be surprised if we later find out that Trump was a major behind the scenes player in the BRICS and that Trump's post, in your original post, was nothing more than deception for the globalist (not intended for you and I) in an Art of War. Almost reminds me of some book he had. 🤔

NOTE: I definitely like your long form. 👍

Good luck I hope Trump is even half of what you expect him to be.

That's the beauty of a true leader, they do not obtain leader status unless they already exceeded their expectations. It's now the job of the American people to empower him to do more, to uphold and protect the Constitution even when others around the world may never understand.

I think tarrifs are a better tool than not allowing someone to use your currency.

How are you measuring "4th most wealthy country"?