China’s Quiet Takeover of Global Trade: How BRICS Dependence Signals a Major Shift Away from U.S. Economic Power

China Dominates BRICS Trade as the Primary Economic Engine The latest trade data coming out of BRICS should set off alarm bells in Washington—and frankly, for anyone paying attention to the global balance of power. In 2025, BRICS nations surpassed $1 trillion in total trade volume, a staggering figure that cements the bloc’s growing influence. But here’s the detail that matters most: China alone accounts for roughly 70% of that trade activity. That’s not a partnership. That’s dependency. China has positioned itself as the central hub of imports and exports within BRICS, acting as both the largest buyer and the most dominant supplier. From industrial machinery to electronics to intermediate goods, the entire system increasingly flows through Beijing. This isn’t…