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De‑Dollarization Reaches Critical Phase: China’s Yuan Adoption for Cross‑Border Flows Tops 50%

The de‑dollarization milestone has been reached as China’s yuan benefits from the Trump administration’s uncertain foreign‑economic policy. While still in its nascent stages, the yuan’s internationalization is growing rapidly, doubling…

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Wheat for Cars, Seeds for Materials: Russia Revives Barter Amidst Crippling Sanctions

While still small compared with other alternative payment methods, barter has been revived in Russia to circumvent Western sanctions and mitigate risks to payment agents. Several such operations were identified,…

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Economist Says US–China Trade Deficit Reflects Weak Competitiveness, not BRICS Tactics

Soaring tensions over the U.S.–China trade deficit are colliding with BRICS challenges and supply chain risks, spotlighting deep economic vulnerabilities and fueling urgent debate on America’s global competitiveness. US–China Trade…

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