'Abiy Ahmed Fights Trump': Ethiopia Turns To BRICS To Escape The US Dollar Trap | Firstpost Africa
Watch this video as Firstpost Africa explores the historic economic pivot unfolding in East Africa as Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed leads a bold challenge against traditional financial dependencies. Facing crippling foreign currency shortages, a past Eurobond default, and aggressive threats of 100% tariffs from Donald Trump against nations abandoning the US dollar, Ethiopia is standing firm.By officially integrating into BRICS, deepening strategic trade axes with China, India, and Russia, and recording a massive surge in export revenue to over $10.7 billion, Addis Ababa is proving that economic sovereignty is about building domestic muscle and securing multiple financial options.
Discover how Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is smashing the structural dollar trap, driving double-digit growth, and steering Ethiopia toward true African financial liberation. Alyson Le Grange tells you more on Firstpost Africa.
00:00 - Ethiopia’s Economic Pivot & Joining BRICS
01:56 - Record Export Growth & Domestic Momentum
03:38 - Ethiopia’s Forex Crunch & Moving Beyond the Dollar
05:25 - BRICS, De-Dollarization & Trump’s Tariff Threats
06:39 - Deepening Trade & Infrastructure Ties With China
07:55 - Strategic Partnership & Investments From India
09:19 - Energy Cooperation With Russia
10:37 - South Africa & UAE: Expanding the Global South Network
11:18 - Hosting COP32 & Self-Financed Infrastructure (GERD)
13:24 - Expert Analysis: Zemedeneh Negatu on Ethiopia’s Balancing Act
18:12 - Replicating Self-Reliance: Bishoftu Airport & Industrial Growth
20:40 - Preview: 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi
21:31 - Special Segment: The Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
23:06 - Outro & Upcoming BRICS Coverage
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