US President Donald Trump on Monday issued a stern warning through his social media platform, Truth Social, stating that any country aligning itself with what he described as the “Anti-American policies of BRICS” would face an additional 10% tariff, with no exceptions.
“Any Country aligning themselves with the Anti-American policies of BRICS will be charged an ADDITIONAL 10% Tariff. There will be no exceptions to this policy. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” Trump wrote, signaling a hardening stance toward nations perceived as moving closer to the BRICS alliance.
Trump’s comments came as BRICS nations gathered for their annual summit in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro. Leaders strongly condemned what they called the rising unilateral trade tariffs, posing a serious threat to global economic stability.
The draft statement released by the BRICS nations during the summit, expressed “serious concerns” over the use of “unilateral tariff and non-tariff measures.” The statement added that such actions directly violate rules of World Trade Organization (WTO).
Also Read: PM Modi Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack At BRICS, Urges Global Unity Against Terrorism
The BRICS nation statement did not explicitly name the United States or President Trump, however the target of the statement was clear as it is Trump who has issued a series of protectionist policies, including the tariff rates set to take effect in August.
BRICS leaders cautioned that these measures could “distort trade,” “reduce global trade,” and have harmful effects on the broader global economy.
Chinese President Xi Jinping did not join his counterparts at the annual BRICS summit. This was the first time he skipped the summit amid specculations that Chinese leader is not well and he might be facing uprising within the CCP.
While Beijing did not provided any official explanation for Xi’s absence, Chinese Premier Li Qiang attended the summit.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is attending the summit, gave a passionate speech about the growing threat of global terrorism. PM Modi condemned the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on April 22, which claimed 26 civilian lives. He described it as a “brutal and cowardly” assault on India’s “soul, identity, and dignity.”
PM Modi said that this attack is not just against India but against humanity as a whole, and called for global unity to confront terrorism.
BRICS was riginally formed by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa in a bid to promote cooperation among major emerging world economies. However, since 2024, the group has expanded to include Egypt, the UAE, Ethiopia, Indonesia, and Iran to strengthen economic collaboration and push back against what its members view as increasing US dominance in global affairs.
Also Read: BRICS Hits Back At Donald Trump’s Tariffs, Calls Them ‘Illegal’ And Threat To Global Trade
Zubair Amin is a Senior Journalist at NewsX with over seven years of experience in reporting and editorial work. He has written for leading national and international publications, including Foreign Policy Magazine, Al Jazeera, The Economic Times, The Indian Express, The Wire, Article 14, Mongabay, News9, among others. His primary focus is on international affairs, with a strong interest in US politics and policy. He also writes on West Asia, Indian polity, and constitutional issues. Zubair tweets at zubaiyr.amin
Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi: When Could Portugal Face Argentina At FIFA World Cup 2026?
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi could face each other in a highly anticipated clash at…
The rumours began when Usha Vance appeared without her ring during visits to Camp LeJeune…
Amid IndiGo Flight Cancellations, Indian Railways To Bring Big Relief For Commuters, Set To Deploy…
IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has been cancelling flights for four consecutive days, creating widespread inconvenience…
