U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has raised alarms about the potential economic consequences for America as she claimed BRICS nations plan to move away from the U.S. dollar. On Wednesday, Greene tweeted that this shift could “destroy America's economy.”
What Happened: The BRICS group, consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, is reportedly considering alternatives to the U.S. dollar in their transactions. Greene’s tweet reflects concerns over the impact such a move could have on the U.S. economy.
Rep. Greene’s comments were made on Sunday on Trump-ally Steve Bannon’s podcast “War Room.” She said, “They are going to start using their own currencies or they may come up with an agreed upon currency — not the dollar that ...