Why is Trump threatening a 100% tariff on the BRICS nations?

Donald Trump said the U.S. would hit Brazil, Russia and six other countries with a crushing tariff if they sought to challenge the dollar.

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Why is Trump threatening a 100% tariff on the BRICS nations?

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