BRICS Nations to Coordinate Response to Trump’s Tariff Escalation

BRICS members are preparing a unified stance against the latest US tariff measures, with Brazilian President Lula da Silva spearheading discussions. The bloc views President Trump's 50% tariffs on Brazil and India, alongside paused but looming China-US duties, as an assault on multilateral trade frameworks. 'This is unilateralism disguised as negotiation,' Lula told Reuters, signaling coordinated calls with Modi and Xi to formulate countermeasures.

Trade tensions now directly impact three of the five BRICS economies, with Russia already facing 30%+ tariffs. The group's cohesion faces its first major test since TRUMP labeled them 'anti-American' and threatened blanket 10% tariffs last month. Behind closed doors, India and China are reportedly exploring bilateral US deals—a potential fissure in the collective front.