Trump: Countries Supporting BRICS "Anti-U.S. Policies" Will Face Additional 10% Tariffs | WPN World People News

On July 7, U.S. President Donald Trump publicly called out the BRICS+ nations for “hostility toward the United States” and warned that any country supporting what he described as "anti-U.S. policies" would face an additional 10% punitive tariff. He emphasized that any actions undermining American interests would be met with “zero tolerance,” sparking widespread global political and economic concern.

The controversy stems from a 31-page joint declaration released at the BRICS Summit on July 6, which criticized unilateral economic sanctions and tariff measures. While the statement did not explicitly name the United States, it expressed strong discontent with Trump’s trade policies. The declaration argued that such actions violate World Trade Organization (WTO) rules and risk exacerbating global economic instability and widening inequality, drawing international attention.

Beyond economic issues, BRICS leaders also addressed the recent attacks on Iran and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Although the U.S. was not directly mentioned, many observers interpreted these statements as diplomatic pressure on Washington. Trump swiftly responded by labeling the BRICS bloc a “potential threat to American interests” and threatened steep tariffs on any country aligning with the group. Analysts warn that this could trigger a new wave of trade confrontation between the U.S. and emerging economies.

As geopolitical tensions continue to rise, the conflict between the Trump administration and the BRICS alliance now extends beyond trade, potentially influencing global market dynamics. With the international landscape growing increasingly complex, the world is closely watching the next move from the U.S.