As the BRIC alliance looks to shift from U.S. dominance of the market, Trump pledges expulsion from the U.S. dollar

Trump has made clear he will use tariffs — many of which he can enact without Congress’ approval — to an unprecedented degree as a bludgeon against allies and rivals alike to achieve domestic and foreign policy goals. Rising inflation as tariffs result in higher prices on imports such as cars, electronics, food, and clothing.