Brics South African Minister Doubts New Currency Could Work

Last updated: June 8, 2025, 18:01

Brics South African Minister Doubts New Currency Could Work

The BRICS group of nations

The optics of the ongoing BRICS Summit in South Africa are signalling delays on whether the bloc can actually launch an alternative common currency to rival or

The BRICS group of nations will discuss the feasibility of introducing a common currency, according to the foreign minister of South Africa, which is preparing to host

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South Africa

While officials have repeatedly denied the idea that a ‘BRICS currency’ is imminent, discussions on how to better facilitate trade between BRICS nations and decrease

In a preview of its hosting the 2025 BRICS Summit, the South African Minister of Foreign Affairs bemoaned the fact that BRICS countries were so dependent on the US dollar. However

South Africa’s government said there are no plans to create a so-called Brics currency, after US President-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose 100% tariffs on

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