Former President Donald Trump reiterated his criticism of the BRICS bloc, asserting that if the group were to form in a meaningful way, it would quickly collapse. Trump accused the six BRICS countries of attempting to undermine the power and value of the U.S. dollar through initiatives such as central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). He claimed to have threatened these countries with tariffs, including a 10% tariff on any BRICS member, and imposed bans on CBDCs to protect the dollar's global status. Trump described the BRICS effort to weaken the dollar as equivalent to "losing a world war" and emphasized he would not allow it to happen. He also expressed support for dollar-backed stablecoins, suggesting they have the potential to boost the U.S. economy and maintain the dollar's dominance. Trump specifically justified a 50% tariff threat against Brazil as part of this strategy. Despite his assertions, he characterized BRICS as a small group that is fading quickly, noting that after his tariff announcement, a scheduled BRICS meeting saw minimal attendance.