On January 20th, Reuters reported, citing two sources, that the Reserve Bank of India proposed to link the official digital currencies of BRICS countries to facilitate cross-border trade and tourism payments. As geopolitical tensions escalate, this move may help reduce dependence on the US dollar. According to reports, India's central bank, the Reserve Bank of India, has suggested to the government to include a proposal on connecting central banks' digital currencies in the agenda of the 2026 BRICS summit. This summit will be hosted by India later this year, and if the proposal is adopted, it will be the first formal initiative to promote digital currency interconnection among BRICS members. However, this move may provoke dissatisfaction from the United States. The US opposes any attempt to circumvent the US dollar and has issued warnings about it. US President Trump previously publicly stated that the BRICS countries are an "anti American" alliance and threatened to impose tariffs on its member countries.