Trump Threatens 10% Tariff on Nations Aligning with BRICS Policies

 

President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to countries aligning with the BRICS bloc, declaring that any nation supporting the alliance’s "anti-American policies" will face an additional 10% tariff on goods traded with the United States.

 

"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," Trump posted on social media, doubling down on his hardline approach to foreign trade and global alliances.

 

The BRICS group—originally made up of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—recently expanded its membership to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. The expanded bloc now represents more than half the global population, and its leaders have made clear their intent to challenge the dominance of the United States and the Western-led global economic system.

 

The latest round of tensions was sparked during a two-day BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, where the alliance’s finance ministers issued a joint statement slamming tariffs as a major threat to the global economy, warning that such protectionist measures "bring uncertainty into international economic and trade activities."

 

Trump’s tariff threat followed these criticisms and came as BRICS nations pushed for sweeping reforms to international institutions like the International Monetary Fund and questioned the structure of global currency valuation—challenges directly aimed at the U.S.-centric financial order.

The former president had already set a deadline of July 9 for countries to negotiate new tariff terms with Washington, but U.S. officials have now said the new policy will take effect from August 1.

 

The summit also became a platform for condemnation of recent military action, as BRICS leaders denounced the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran that took place over 12 days in June. The strikes, which targeted nuclear facilities and other infrastructure, ended in a ceasefire but drew international criticism, with BRICS leaders calling the attacks a "violation of international law."

 

In addition to economic issues, the BRICS summit served as a show of diplomatic force. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa attended the meeting in person. Notably, Chinese President Xi Jinping was absent for the first time, with Premier Li Qiang representing him. Russian President Vladimir Putin participated virtually due to the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant against him for alleged war crimes in Ukraine.

 

Trump’s latest move signals a continued combative stance toward global alliances that appear to undermine American economic and geopolitical leadership. With many nations seeking to diversify their trade partnerships and hedge against U.S. influence, the president’s tariff threat could deepen global divisions at a time of growing instability.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from NYP  2025-07-08

 

 

MSM is saying up to 40% tarreffs…..I hope they stand firm and don’t bow down to trump’s bullying tactics.He will taco soon after all he’s accomplished what the wealthy power brokers put him there to do (their tax break) I don’t think they are going to tolerate much more tariff nonsense.

3 hours ago, Social Media said:

The BRICS group—originally made up of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—recently expanded its membership to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

 

What a lovely group. 

 

They should have tariffs imposed for human rights abuses alone. 

3 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

What a lovely group. 

 

They should have tariffs imposed for human rights abuses alone. 

Don’t think Russia has any (tariffs) on them,that’s trumps bestie he wouldn’t put any tariffs on his pal.

2 minutes ago, Tug said:

Don’t think Russia has any (tariffs) on them,that’s trumps bestie he wouldn’t put any tariffs on his pal.

 

Wrong again.

 

35 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

Wrong again.

 

Can you please provide a link to the source if that screenshot Jonny.

 

Here’s how it’s done:

 

https://www.axios.com/2025/04/02/trump-tariffs-russia-ukraine-ceasefire

3 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Can you please provide a link to the source if that screenshot Jonny.

 

Here’s how it’s done:

 

https://www.axios.com/2025/04/02/trump-tariffs-russia-ukraine-ceasefire

 

Details are here Chomps.

 

 

https://www.cbp.gov/trade/programs-administration/entry-summary/russia-column-2-rates-duty

 

 

 

21 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

Details are here Chomps.

 

 

https://www.cbp.gov/trade/programs-administration/entry-summary/russia-column-2-rates-duty

 

 

 

Aren’t those sanctions on account of Russias rape looting and killing of their neighbors?

22 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

Details are here Chomps.

 

 

https://www.cbp.gov/trade/programs-administration/entry-summary/russia-column-2-rates-duty

 

 

 

Excellent, Biden put tarrifs (sanctions) on Putin, Trump has not. 
 

Although he has argued for removing sanctions on Russia:

 

https://www.forbes.com/sites/stuartanderson/2025/03/30/trump-wants-more-trade-with-russia-but-less-with-everyone-else/

 

 

Just now, Chomper Higgot said:

Excellent,

 

Thanks. At least I am consistent.

 

Just now, Chomper Higgot said:

 

 

Biden put tarrifs (sanctions) on Putin, Trump has not. 

 

Nice strawman. I see you are also consistent. 😃

 

As you know, I didn't say Trump added them, I said the US has tariffs on Russia.

 

More specifically, I was disproving Tug's post that there were no US tariffs on Russia. 

 

Maybe best to try to disprove things that I actually said in future Chomps...

2 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

Thanks. At least I am consistent.

 

 

Nice strawman. I see you are also consistent. 😃

 

As you know, I didn't say Trump added them, I said the US has tariffs on Russia.

 

More specifically, I was disproving Tug's post that there were no US tariffs on Russia. 

 

Maybe best to try to disprove things that I actually said in future Chomps...

All you need now is to disprove the other part of Tug’s post that you declared wrong.

 

The bit about “ he [Trump] wouldn’t put any tariffs on his pal.“

We expected an answer tomorrow, but Trump is having another bout of dither and delay, his latest vacillation coming up with August 1.

 

Do stick around.

3 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

All you need now is to disprove the other part of Tug’s post that you declared wrong.

 

The bit about “ he [Trump] wouldn’t put any tariffs on his pal.“

 

 Please quote where I declared that part specifically to be wrong. Oh, that's right - I didn't. 

 

Another strawman. You're really on form today Chomps. 😂

 

3 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

We expected an answer tomorrow, but Trump is having another bout of dither and delay, his latest vacillation coming up with August 1.

 

Do stick around.

 

It would be foolish to declare the result while the game is still in progress. 

20 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

It would be foolish to declare the result while the game is still in progress. 

No country is rushing to kiss his rear. He can pull up his pants. It will be another TACO come August. Meanwhile the tariff uncertainty has impact the economy with business investments freezing, and consumer spending affected while the game is still in progress.  

5 hours ago, Tug said:

MSM is saying up to 40% tarreffs…..I hope they stand firm and don’t bow down to trump’s bullying tactics.He will taco soon after all he’s accomplished what the wealthy power brokers put him there to do (their tax break) I don’t think they are going to tolerate much more tariff nonsense.

So, trumps direct quote was 10%, but you go with the MSMs 40%.....

1 hour ago, JonnyF said:

 

Thanks. At least I am consistent.

 

 

Nice strawman. I see you are also consistent. 😃

 

As you know, I didn't say Trump added them, I said the US has tariffs on Russia.

 

More specifically, I was disproving Tug's post that there were no US tariffs on Russia. 

 

Maybe best to try to disprove things that I actually said in future Chomps...

So you don't think this from Tug referred to trump?

"that’s trumps bestie he wouldn’t put any tariffs on his pal."

6 hours ago, Tug said:

MSM is saying up to 40% tarreffs…..I hope they stand firm and don’t bow down to trump’s bullying tactics.He will taco soon after all he’s accomplished what the wealthy power brokers put him there to do (their tax break) I don’t think they are going to tolerate much more tariff nonsense.

BRICS countries scoffed at him for his infantile threats. Brazilian President mocked him saying "the world doesn't need an emperor". Trump previously threatened big tariffs if BRICS moved away from dollar and then boast that he he had brokened up BRICS. In fact BRICS expanded from 5 to 10 member countries. The group has also reduced to 1/3 of previous trade in USD by acelerating their own system facilating transaction in local currencies and reduced western payment system like SWIFT. BRICS countries has overtook the G7 countries share of the world's total gross domestic product and in terms of purchasing power parity. BRICS economies eclipse the G7. Trump has no clue what he is dealing with. All threatrics and bluster from the buffoon. . 

2 hours ago, stevenl said:

So you don't think this from Tug referred to trump?

"that’s trumps bestie he wouldn’t put any tariffs on his pal."

 

It was clear that I was referring to and successfully refuting the first part of the sentence.

 

But you already knew that.  

The art of the deal? Threaten everyone who disagrees with you or if you cannot understand what its all about. He has to go!

As long as BRICS remains a trade bloc and not a political bloc then it will be a viable balance to a bullying so-called ally. This could shake up global trade. BRICS is half of the world population with 32% of global GDP in PPP, and is bigger than the G7. Clearly, it will act parallel to the dollar and not replace it, but it should help spread the risk for countries. 

 

Trump's tariffs will accelerate the decline of the dollar's dominance and make more urgent the parallel BRICS payment system.

 

The empire can’t compete fairly so it is resorting to below the belt tactics. Unfortunately it’s on the way down. Only if the leaders used cooperative approaches the great country would stay on top. Too much corruption and foreign interests are rotting it from the inside. Wake up people take your country back.