Brazil talks up local currency in the BRICS trade. Brazil’s Foreign Minister, Mauro Vieira, says using local currencies in BRICS trade will make transactions faster and cheaper. He discussed this on the “Good Morning Minister” TV show, produced by Brazil Communication Company. Last month, BRICS leaders met in Johannesburg. They asked their finance ministers to […]
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