President-Elect Donald Trump took to Truth Social to make a bold declaration regarding the U.S. Dollar and its role in global trade. In his post, Trump addressed growing concerns over the BRICS nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—exploring alternatives to the U.S. Dollar in international trade and even considering the creation of a new BRICS currency.

“The idea that the BRICS Countries are trying to move away from the Dollar while we stand by and watch is OVER,” Trump wrote. He emphasized the necessity of securing commitments from these nations to abandon efforts to replace the U.S. Dollar. “We require a commitment from these Countries that they will neither create a new BRICS Currency, nor back any other Currency to replace the mighty U.S. Dollar,” he continued.

Trump warned that failure to comply would result in significant economic repercussions. “They will face 100% Tariffs and should expect to say goodbye to selling into the wonderful U.S. Economy. They can go find another ‘sucker!’” he stated.

The BRICS bloc has been vocal in recent years about reducing dependence on the U.S. Dollar, citing economic sovereignty and geopolitical tensions as motivating factors. Proposals for a BRICS currency, or backing alternative currencies with commodities like gold, have fueled speculation about a shift in the global financial system. However, Trump made it clear he views such efforts as a direct challenge to U.S. dominance.

“There is no chance that the BRICS will replace the U.S. Dollar in International Trade, and any Country that tries should wave goodbye to America,” Trump concluded.

This statement signals a hardline stance from the incoming administration on preserving the Dollar’s position as the world’s primary reserve currency. Trump’s rhetoric aligns with his broader economic policies, which have historically emphasized protectionism and prioritizing American interests in global markets.

Trump’s post comes amid heightened tensions between the U.S. and several BRICS nations, particularly China and Russia. Economists are divided on the feasibility of the BRICS nations creating a unified currency or displacing the U.S. Dollar in global trade, given the complexities of such a shift.

While critics argue that punitive tariffs could exacerbate tensions and harm U.S. consumers, Trump’s post reflects his commitment to defending the Dollar’s supremacy and leveraging America’s economic strength to deter any moves that could undermine its global influence.

As Trump prepares to take office, his comments have already sparked debate among policymakers and financial analysts about the future of international trade and currency diplomacy. Whether this bold approach will yield results remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: the incoming administration views any threat to the U.S. Dollar as a red line not to be crossed.