On July 6, #美国加征关税 local time, U.S. President Trump stated that any country supporting the "anti-American policies" of the BRICS nations would face an additional 10% tariff, with no exceptions to this policy. He also mentioned that the U.S. government would begin sending tariff letters to various countries starting at 12:00 PM Eastern Time on the 7th.

Currently, Trump has not provided an explanation or detailed description of the "anti-American policies." However, on July 6, the 17th BRICS Leaders' Meeting was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and the statement resulting from the meeting "indirectly criticized" the United States, expressing "serious concerns" about the rise in tariffs, stating that they "do not comply with World Trade Organization (WTO) rules" and that these restrictive measures "could reduce global trade, disrupt global supply chains, and create uncertainty."

Moreover, some analysis suggests that Trump's actions primarily have economic and political objectives. Economically, the vague language regarding the tax increase allows for significant interpretive leeway and strong operational capacity; politically, it aims to deter more countries from joining the BRICS group, creating a political deterrent against the BRICS nations, limiting their global influence, and protecting U.S. interests and global hegemonic status.

Regarding the comment made by U.S. Treasury Secretary Becerra about the possibility of tariffs reverting to April levels if an agreement is not reached before August 1, it remains unclear what specific April tariff levels he was referring to, as well as the specific content and negotiation progress of the related agreement. $BTC