BRICS Leaders Criticize US President Trump Over Tariffs

Islamabad, July 7, 2025: BRICS leaders during a summit on Sunday criticized US President Donald Trump’s “indiscriminate” import duties. The group of 11 developing nations — including Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa — represents nearly half of the global population and around 40 percent of the world’s total economic production.

Though the bloc is often divided on several matters, they stood united regarding the unpredictable US president and his ongoing tariff disputes.

Expressing “serious concerns about the rise of unilateral tariff” actions, BRICS nations stated that such duties could damage the worldwide economy, according to a combined declaration from the summit.

Trump swiftly responded to the bloc on social media on Sunday night.

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“Any country aligning themselves with the Anti-American policies of Brics will be charged an additional 10 per cent Tariff. There will be no exceptions to this policy,” Trump posted on his Truth Social network.

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In April, Trump had threatened both allies and adversaries with a wave of harsh tariffs, before temporarily pulling back following a severe market downturn. Trump has cautioned that he will introduce one-sided tariffs on trade partners if they fail to make “agreements” by August 1.

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