The Digest:
United States President Donald Trump has announced an additional 10 percent tariff on countries aligning with what he calls the “Anti-American policies of BRICS,” stating there will be "no exceptions." This declaration comes as the US begins formally notifying affected nations of previously announced tariffs. Trump has long criticized the BRICS economic bloc, which expanded in 2024-2025 to include Nigeria as a partner country, deepening the global economic tension
Key Points:
- Donald Trump announced an additional 10% tariff on BRICS-aligned countries.
- He stated there will be no exceptions to this new policy.
- The announcement coincides with formal tariff notifications to affected countries.
- Trump views BRICS as an economic bloc challenging the US and Western Europe.
- BRICS expanded in 2024 to include Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the UAE.
- Indonesia joined as the first Southeast Asia member in 2025.
- Nigeria became a BRICS partner country in January 2025 and is pushing for full membership.
Sources: TheCable
