By William Miller, for Eurasia Business News, July 9, 2025. Article no. 1605
Donald Trump has threatened to impose an additional 10% tariff on any country that aligns itself with what he calls the “anti-American policies” of the BRICS group. He made this announcement via Truth Social on Sunday, stating, “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”.
Trump did not specify exactly what constitutes “anti-American policies,” but he has previously criticized BRICS for efforts to create a new currency or to undermine the U.S. dollar’s global role. The warning comes as BRICS—now expanded to include Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Indonesia, Egypt, Iran, and the UAE—held its annual summit in Brazil, where leaders called for reforms to global financial institutions and criticized the use of unilateral tariffs.
The threat has already prompted responses from BRICS leaders:
- Brazilian President Lula da Silva condemned Trump’s remarks, saying the world does not “want an emperor” and emphasizing the sovereignty of BRICS nations.
- South Africa’s trade ministry clarified that the country is not anti-American and remains engaged in trade talks with the U.S..
The new tariffs are scheduled to take effect on August 1, 2025, unless new trade agreements are reached or countries alter their policies. The move has heightened tensions between the U.S. and major emerging economies, with global trade implications, especially as the BRICS bloc continues to push for a more multipolar world order
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