BRICS: 2 Countries Settle $37 Billion Trade in Local Currencies
BRICS member Russia is aggressively pushing the de-dollarization agenda by making developing countries settle trade in local currencies. Russian President Vladimir Putin is convincing emerging economies to ditch the US dollar and push local currencies for cross-border transactions. The move will strengthen their native economies and give their local currencies a boost in the forex markets. Also Read: BRICS: India Makes Huge Announcement on New Currency Read here to know how many sectors in the US will be affected if BRICS accepts local currencies for trade. Russia is successfully bypassing US sanctions and keeping its economy afloat by making other countries ditch the US dollar. The development is hurting the US more as emerging economies as seriously considering advancing the de-dollarization initiative. Also Read: The US Dollar’s Clout Is Decreasing Globally, Says BRICS BRICS: Russia & Belarus Settle Trade Worth $37 Billion in Local Currencies Source: Reuters In 2024 alone, BRICS...