最新报道:BRICS nations are accelerating efforts to develop a trade currency alternative to the US dollar, with Brazilian President Lula da Silva advocating for reduced dollar dependence. Lula emphasized testing a BRICS trade currency while acknowledging the dollar's importance, stating "We need to test it. If it fails, then I was wrong." The bloc is advancing BRICS Pay to bypass SWIFT and increasing local currency usage, with projections pointing to a potential 2026 release. These developments coincide with escalating US trade tensions and reflect broader de-dollarization trends, as BRICS members accumulate gold and test bilateral local currency trade agreements to establish foundations for financial integration.