Congress MP Shashi Tharoor dismissed US President Donald Trump's tariff threats against BRICS nations, citing an absence of plans to replace the US dollar with an alternative currency. Trump reiterated his stance on maintaining dollar dominance, warning BRICS nations of severe economic repercussions if they sought alternatives.
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