U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday declared that any country aligning itself with what he termed the “Anti-American policies” of the BRICS group would face an additional 10% tariff. The announcement was made through a post on Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social.
“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.
The statement comes amid growing international interest in the BRICS bloc, originally formed in 2009 by Brazil, Russia, India, and China, with South Africa joining later. In 2024, the group expanded to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, indicating its rising geopolitical significance.
Trump did not specify what actions or policies would be classified as “anti-American” under this tariff regime. The vague language has prompted questions from economists and international observers, who note that further clarification will be crucial for global trade partners.
The move is seen by many as a signal of Washington’s increasingly hardline stance against BRICS’ growing influence and attempts to reshape global trade and political alignments.
