#TrumpTariffs
On July 6, 2025, former U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new tariff policy via Truth Social. He stated that any country supporting BRICS and its "anti-American policies" will face an *additional 10% tariff* on exports to the United States. This move directly affects *Nigeria*, a new BRICS partner nation participating in the summit. The administration has begun issuing *tariff letters* to countries falling under this category, starting today. Trump emphasized that these measures are to protect U.S. interests and counter economic alliances that challenge American influence. This announcement marks a new phase in global trade politics, likely to impact *U.S.-Africa relations* and reshape Nigeria’s international trade strategies moving forward.