The Times of India · 11 Sep, 13:26 · Business briefing

Local currencies, global trade & US sanctions: PM Modi, Putin & Pezeshkian send a message to Trump

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have collectively signalled a strategic shift towards using local currencies for bilateral trade. This move aims to reduce reliance on the US dollar and mitigate the impact of American sanctions. By bypassing traditional Western financial infrastructure, these nations seek to strengthen economic sovereignty and foster deeper regional cooperation. The development highlights a growing trend of de-dollarisation in global commerce, challenging established trade norms. For professionals, this signals a potential restructuring of international payment systems and supply chains, requiring adaptability to new regulatory and financial frameworks in an increasingly multipolar economic landscape.

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You must now anticipate a fragmented global financial architecture. Professionals in finance, trade compliance, and international law face immediate pressure to master alternative payment mechanisms and sanction evasion risks. Your value rises if you understand cross-border settlement outside SWIFT. Focus on building expertise in regulatory navigation and geopolitical risk assessment. Smart professionals will upskill in currency hedging and non-Western trade finance protocols. Monitor emerging bilateral trade agreements closely. If you work in supply chain or export management, diversify your vendor base away from sanction-sensitive zones. Develop contingency plans for payment disruptions. This shift demands agility; those who ignore it risk obsolescence as traditional dollar-centric models lose dominance. Prioritise learning about local currency settlements and international compliance frameworks to stay ahead in this evolving market.

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