President Donald Trump has threatened to impose additional tariffs on nations that align with the BRICS bloc, which seeks to challenge the existing US-led economic order. The BRICS group, composed of developing nations, possesses potential leverage to instigate reforms in global governance. However, critics note that this expanded coalition faces internal disagreements. While BRICS leaders critiqued US policies—including trade tariffs—during their meeting in Rio de Janeiro, they avoided directly naming the United States as their adversary. Concurrently, a UN special rapporteur has called for global companies to be held accountable for profit from Gaza's ongoing violence.
President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 10% tariff on countries aligning with BRICS, aiming to counter the bloc's challenge to the US-led economic order.
The BRICS bloc, comprising developing nations, seeks to challenge existing global governance and US influence, although it reportedly faces internal rifts among its members.
Critics express concern about BRICS's ability to effectively push for global governance reforms due to divisions within the expanded group's membership.
During discussions in Rio de Janeiro, BRICS leaders criticized US trade tariffs but refrained from directly naming Washington as their target.
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