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In a bold escalation of trade tensions, the United States has launched a , placing particular focus on —the country’s central bank-run instant payment platform. The probe comes amid rising concerns in Washington over BRICS economic integration and the growing challenge to U.S. financial dominance.

Launched in 2020 by ,  has quickly become one of the world’s most successful government-backed payment systems. The platform enables , bypassing traditional card networks and allowing .

Pix has not only transformed domestic commerce but also , including , , and U.S.-based fintech firms.

U.S. Trade Representative  announced the investigation Tuesday, citing concerns over:

One key flashpoint: Brazil’s  in 2024, after  refused to comply with censorship demands. The U.S. probe will assess whether such policies constitute .

The investigation is part of a broader geopolitical and economic conflict. On ,  publicly urged Brazil to end its prosecution of , calling it a “witch hunt.” Days later, he announced a , effective , and warned of the impending trade probe in a letter to .

Though Pix operates only within Brazil,  is gaining international attention.

Services like  now allow  to be settled instantly into Brazilian bank accounts via Pix—effectively .

This innovation threatens to  in developing economies and plays into broader .

At the heart of U.S. concerns is Brazil’s role in , the growing economic alliance with . In 2024, the bloc launched , a cross-border settlement platform aimed at bypassing Western systems like  and facilitating .

Moreover, BRICS leaders recently , potentially replacing the U.S. dollar in cross-border trade among member nations.

These moves have drawn intense scrutiny from Washington, with Trump signaling a tougher stance on any country participating in what he views as a .

A new phase of geopolitical pressure is unfolding as the U.S. and NATO intensify sanctions aimed at the —specifically by . What appears on the surface as energy policy is increasingly being interpreted as a deeper strategic effort to undermine BRICS cooperation and .

NATO Secretary General  recently issued an ultimatum calling on nations—especially —to halt purchases of Russian oil. This warning comes in tandem with a  to impose  on countries that continue to import Russian crude.

Rutte’s statement notably excluded , a NATO member and the , raising questions about the  and their .

While oil sanctions dominate the headlines,  of this policy. Western leaders appear to be using energy restrictions as a tool to:

Even as energy restrictions tighten, , revealing the . Analysts predict that a hard blockade on Russian crude would , potentially backfiring on global markets.

Despite the aggressive tone of U.S. and NATO policymakers, . This suggests investors see limited long-term enforcement or question the —especially when global demand remains strong.

At $68 per barrel, oil prices remain sensitive to disruptions, and any supply reduction could cause ripple effects, not only in BRICS nations but in Western economies too.

, reaffirming their commitment to . India has likewise continued oil purchases, resisting external pressure. Brazil, now under scrutiny from both U.S. trade officials and NATO figures, is quietly  and exploring alternative settlement systems.

This  signals a long-term effort to , including the SWIFT system and U.S. dollar settlements.

While oil dominates the narrative, Trump’s broader strategy seems to focus on:

These moves reflect a —leveraging sanctions not just to enforce political compliance, but to reshape global economic alignments in favor of the U.S. and NATO.

Analysts warn that continued use of sanctions as a geopolitical lever may accelerate the BRICS bloc’s shift toward alternative institutions, deepening their commitment to independent trade, digital currency systems, and non-Western governance models.

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Source: Watcher.Guru   

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