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DIPLOMACY

China addresses Trump’s challenge to BRICS

China will persist in enhancing collaboration with its BRICS partners despite the potential imposition of tariffs by US President-elect Donald Trump, stated Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian on Tuesday. Trump has recently indicated that BRICS nations could face 100% tariffs on their exports to the United States if they attempt to establish a new currency or support an existing one as a competitor to the … Continue reading China addresses Trump’s challenge to BRICS

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Trump warns BRICS nations of significant tariffs, but which parties will bear the greatest impact?

US President-elect Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to the BRICS nations, which have been vocal about challenging the dollar’s supremacy in global trade. Should this movement gain momentum, Trump has pledged to implement “100% tariffs,” effectively severing their access to the “thriving US economy.” This raises the question: which country will be most affected? Here are the economic relationships and dependencies to determine … Continue reading Trump warns BRICS nations of significant tariffs, but which parties will bear the greatest impact?

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Trump cautions BRICS countries about the potential consequences of moving away from the US dollar

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump issued a strong statement on Saturday, insisting that BRICS member nations must pledge not to establish a new currency or endorse any alternative currency that could supplant the United States dollar, or they will incur 100% tariffs. “We demand assurance from these nations that they will not create a new BRICS currency or support any other currency aimed at replacing the … Continue reading Trump cautions BRICS countries about the potential consequences of moving away from the US dollar

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China’s Xi unveiled a series of initiatives to assist the ‘Global South’ during the G20 summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at bolstering support for the “Global South” during a meeting of G20 leaders in Rio de Janeiro, as reported by China’s state broadcaster CCTV on Monday. In his opening address at the G20 Summit, Xi outlined China’s commitment to global development through eight key actions, which include enhancing the “high quality” Belt and Road Initiative—his … Continue reading China’s Xi unveiled a series of initiatives to assist the ‘Global South’ during the G20 summit

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G20 summit addresses a global landscape disrupted by Trump’s resurgence

Leaders from the Group of 20 major economies are scheduled to convene on Monday in Brazil for their annual summit, anticipating a transformation in the global landscape with the impending leadership of U.S. president-elect Donald Trump. The agenda will cover trade, climate change, and international security, all of which will be influenced by significant policy shifts that Trump has promised to implement upon his inauguration … Continue reading G20 summit addresses a global landscape disrupted by Trump’s resurgence

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BRICS summit signals Russia is not isolated

Nearly three years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which drew widespread condemnation from nations around the world, President Vladimir Putin is convening a summit with over a dozen world leaders. This move signals that he is not isolated, as an emerging coalition of countries rallies behind him. The three-day BRICS summit, commencing on Tuesday in Kazan, a city in southwestern Russia, marks the first gathering … Continue reading BRICS summit signals Russia is not isolated

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Russia aims for BRICS summit to highlight the increasing influence of the non-Western world

Russia aims for the BRICS summit to highlight the increasing influence of the non-Western world. However, its partners from China, India, Brazil, and the Arab nations are pressing President Vladimir Putin to seek a resolution to the conflict in Ukraine. The BRICS coalition now represents 45% of the global population and 35% of the world economy, measured by purchasing power parity, with China contributing more … Continue reading Russia aims for BRICS summit to highlight the increasing influence of the non-Western world

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Lula promotes Brazil-China initiative for Ukraine-Russia at the United Nations

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva proposed on Tuesday a plan aimed at facilitating discussions between Russia and Ukraine to resolve their ongoing conflict, a suggestion that has already been dismissed by Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Lula, who has communicated with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding this proposal, did not elaborate on the specifics of the six-point plan during his address at the United … Continue reading Lula promotes Brazil-China initiative for Ukraine-Russia at the United Nations

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