Trump warns of additional 10% tariff on nations that support ‘Anti-American’ BRICS agendas.
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U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened an additional 10% tariff on countries aligning with the “anti-American policies” of BRICS. This announcement, lacking details on specific BRICS policies, coincides with the group’s ongoing meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The leaders of the bloc issued a joint statement on Sunday, seemingly addressing Trump’s broad tariff policies by warning against “unjustified unilateral protectionist measures, including the indiscriminate increase of reciprocal tariffs.” Without directly referencing the U.S., they expressed “serious concerns about the rise of unilateral tariff and non-tariff measures which distort trade and are inconsistent with WTO rules,” cautioning that the “proliferation of trade-restrictive actions” could disrupt the global economy and exacerbate existing economic disparities.
“Any country aligning themselves with the anti-American policies of BRICS will incur an ADDITIONAL 10% tariff. There will be no exceptions to this policy,” Trump stated in a post on Truth Social Sunday evening.
Analysts suggest that Trump’s response may have been triggered by the BRICS leaders’ subtle critique of his tariff strategies, according to Stephen Olson, a former U.S. trade negotiator and current senior fellow at the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute. By “anti-American” policies, the president might be referring to BRICS members’ stated intentions to transcend a U.S.-led world order in finance and global governance, with Olson noting that the criteria for assessing such alignment remains uncertain.
The host country Brazil did not respond to requests for comments. The BRICS group also extended symbolic support to member Iran, condemning military strikes on the country without naming Israel or the U.S., who were involved in the operation.
The bloc comprises Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, Indonesia, and Iran, positioning itself as a “political and diplomatic coordination forum for countries from the Global South” focused on enhancing cooperation in various areas.
BRICS aims to boost economic, political, and social collaboration among its members while increasing the influence of Global South nations in international governance. The grouping seeks to challenge Western-dominated institutions and reduce the U.S. dollar’s role in the global economy, as noted by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
During this year’s meetings, Chinese President Xi Jinping was represented by Premier Li Qiang, while Russian President Vladimir Putin participated online due to an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court.
In a separate development, Trump confirmed that the U.S. will begin delivering letters on Monday outlining country-specific tariff rates and agreements with various trading partners, affirming comments made by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent over the weekend.
The Trump administration indicated that tariffs announced in April are set to take effect on August 1 for countries that have not reached agreements with the U.S. Bessent clarified that August 1 should not be viewed as an arbitrary deadline, stating, “We are saying this is when it’s happening. If you want to speed things up, have at it; if you prefer the old rate, that’s your choice,” during an appearance on CNN’s “State of the Union.”
In April, Trump had previously announced a 90-day pause on newly introduced steep tariffs. This pause is set to end Wednesday, raising concerns among investors and U.S. trading partners.
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