Why is #TRUMP taking aim at BRICS?💥🌍

U.S. President Donald Trump recently threatened 10% tariffs on BRICS members, a continuation of his long-standing criticism of the group 🇺🇸💔. Trump has described BRICS as “anti-American”, particularly due to its push to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar 💵 by promoting local currencies in trade. This effort gained momentum after 2023, fueled by Western sanctions on Russia 🌐.

BRICS' Stance 🌍✨

BRICS leaders have denied trying to dethrone the U.S. dollar 🚫💵. South Africa clarified that their initiative is about local currencies, not replacing the dollar 🌏. While some leaders have voiced anti-U.S. sentiments, official statements avoid directly challenging the U.S. or the dollar.

Trump’s Retaliation & Global Reactions 🔴⚡

In July 2025, Trump, as the BRICS summit unfolded in Rio, warned that countries aligning with BRICS would face a 10% tariff 🚨. The reduction from his initial 100% tariff is unclear, but signals frustration over BRICS’ de-dollarization drive 🚫💲. Trump's administration has already imposed tariffs on Brazil 🇧🇷 and South Africa 🇿🇦 for political reasons. The Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025 could impose 500% tariffs on Russian products 🛢️, affecting India 🇮🇳 and China 🇨🇳.

India's Position 🇮🇳🔑

India, pursuing a Free Trade Agreement with the U.S. 🤝, rejected Trump’s label of BRICS as anti-American 🚫. India’s Finance Minister Pankaj Chaudhury confirmed BRICS only "noted" alternatives to the dollar, not adopting them 🌍. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reinforced that India does not seek to replace the dollar 💵, despite internal BRICS differences ⚖️.

As global tensions rise 🌏, Trump’s concern over de-dollarization persists, but BRICS leaders insist their aim is economic cooperation, not disrupting the global financial system 💪.

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