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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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Lavrov Says De-dollarization Is Ongoing With Alternative Trade Platforms Rising

Global momentum toward de-dollarization is erupting as nations expand trade in local currencies and build alternative payment systems, reshaping global finance and reinforcing warnings emphasized by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey…

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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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BRICS Countries Take a Softer Stance on Washington in Multilateralism-Themed Virtual Summit

Representatives from each of the BRICS countries did not mention Washington as the main driver of the current tariff wars and international economic uncertainty. Nonetheless, there was a general call…

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