The winds of change are already sweeping across America. With President-elect Donald Trump poised to re-enter the White House in January, the nation is bracing for a seismic shift in leadership.
Gone are the days of America being a global doormat. Under Trump, the United States will have a leader who unapologetically puts America first. After four years of Joe Biden’s leadership, Trump’s return is a stark wake-up call for countries that think they can play games with Americans.
Nations that once thumbed their noses at the U.S. might want to reconsider. Trump has made it clear: America will no longer be the punchline in the international comedy routine.
From trade to defense, Trump is ready to assert America’s dominance like never before. And for countries thinking about challenging the U.S. dollar? Well, Trump has a message: “Don’t even think about it.”
President-elect Donald Trump threatened Saturday to impose 100% tariffs on any BRICS nation that abandons the U.S. dollar.
Trump warned the economic alliance — composed of markets in countries like Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — that moving away from the U.S. dollar to create a new BRICS currency will not be taken lightly under his incoming administration. [Source: Daily Caller]
President-elect Trump is wasting no time setting boundaries. On Saturday, he issued a stark warning to the BRICS alliance—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—along with their newest members, including Iran and the UAE.
Trump threatened a 100% tariff on any BRICS nation daring to ditch the U.S. dollar for a new currency. The message was simple: abandon the dollar, and you abandon access to the American economy.
The BRICS alliance has been flirting with the idea of creating its own currency for years, especially after Russia faced sanctions over its war in Ukraine. But Trump’s stance signals that America is no longer in the mood for economic experiments at its expense. If BRICS nations thought the Biden administration’s passive approach would continue, they’ve got another thing coming.
Trump isn’t stopping at BRICS. Earlier this month, he announced plans to impose a 25% tariff on Mexican and Canadian goods unless those countries take immediate action to curb the flood of drugs and illegal migrants entering the U.S.
This isn’t just tough talk. Trump is already flexing his diplomatic muscles, as evidenced by his recent meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
While Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum made noise about retaliating against Trump’s proposed tariffs, Trudeau took a more pragmatic approach. The two leaders met at Mar-a-Lago for what Trump described as “very productive” discussions.
Topics included the fentanyl crisis, fair trade, and energy policy—issues Trump plans to tackle head-on in his first days back in office.
Trump’s swift actions and bold rhetoric are a stark departure from Biden’s years of ambiguity and passivity. Under Biden, America’s allies became comfortable treating the U.S. like a pushover.
Now, the world is waking up to the reality of a Trump presidency 2.0—one that’s even more focused on restoring American dominance than his first term.
For the BRICS nations, the message is clear: any move to undermine the dollar will be met with severe consequences. For neighboring countries like Mexico and Canada, Trump’s approach signals the end of business as usual. Cooperation is expected, but fairness is non-negotiable.
And for Americans, Trump’s return means hope for stronger borders, smarter trade deals, and an economy that prioritizes U.S. workers.
Author: Kit Fargo
