BRICS: Iraq Sides With US, Halts All Chinese Yuan Transactions
BRICS member China was pushing the Chinese yuan for trade transfers with Iraq and has now received a slapback. Iraq has decided to stop all financial transactions in the Chinese yuan followed by a directive from the US Federal Reserve. The directive highlights concerns about a potential manipulation of some oil and gas transfers alleging financial irregularities and problems. Also Read: BRICS: Every African Country Preparing To Join the Alliance The development has put BRICS member China’s attempts to push the Chinese yuan for trade in Iraq on hold. For the uninitiated, the US Federal Reserve makes many decisions on behalf of the Central Bank of Iraq. Iraq’s oil revenues are deposited in the US Federal Reserve. The funds will then be transferred by the Feds to the Central Bank of Iraq following a process. Therefore, the Feds have leverage and decision-making power along with the Iraqi government and Central Bank of Iraq officials. Also Read: Russia & China Want BRICS Exp...