Trump threatens Brics nations with 100% tariffs if they undermine dollar

Warning against pushing alternatives to reserve currency is latest trade threat from incoming president

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Ontario leader threatens to halt energy exports to US if Trump imposes tariffs

Premier of Canada’s largest province says ‘we need to be ready to fight’ back against possible 25% tariffs on goods. The leader of Canada’s largest province says he’s prepared to halt energy ...
The Guardian - 2d
Ontario Premier Threatens to Cut Energy Exports If Trump Slaps Sweeping Tariffs on Canada

Doug Ford, who leads the country’s most populous province, said he would cut off electricity exports that power 1.5 million U.S. homes.
Inc. - 2d
Trump’s Tariff and Immigration Plans Threaten Your Guacamole

Trump’s immigration and tariff plans will strain American farming and raise the prices you see at the store.
The New York Times - 2d
Not ‘beautiful’: Why Trump’s tariff strategy could undermine North American trade

President Trump's proposed tariffs on China and his threat to raise tariffs to 25 percent for Canada and Mexico to force them to help control illegal immigration and the movement of drugs across ...
The Hill - 6d
As Trump Threatens Tariffs, Europe and South America Strengthen Ties

The European Union and four South American countries have reached an agreement to establish one of the largest trade zones in the world.
The New York Times - Dec. 6
Mexico announces record drug seizure one week after Trump threatens tariffs

Soldiers and marines discover drugs in Sinaloa, while separately authorities arrest more than 5,200 migrants. Mexican security forces have impounded more than a ton of fentanyl pills in what ...
The Guardian - Dec. 4
What are the BRICS countries — and are they really trying to leave the dollar like Trump says?

In his latest trade-related tirade, President-elect Donald Trump has set his sights on a group of emerging-market countries collectively known as the “BRICS.”
MarketWatch - Dec. 3
Trump threatens 100% tariffs on BRICS nations over effort to replace dollar

President-elect Donald Trump is vowing to impose 100% tariffs on BRICS nations unless they commit to not developing a new currency. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady joins to explain ...
CBS News - Dec. 2
Dollar climbs after Trump’s Brics tariff threat and French political woes

Currency on course for biggest daily rise since November 5 US presidential election
Financial Times - Dec. 2
Why is Trump threatening a 100% tariff on the BRICS nations?

Donald Trump said the U.S. would hit Brazil, Russia and six other countries with a crushing tariff if they sought to challenge the dollar.
CBS News - Dec. 2