Opinion Trumps Tariffs are the Incentive the BRICS Needed

Luis Gouveia Jr

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Aug 8 2025

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In July, the BRICS had their2025 summitin Rio de Janeiro. A few days after a summit, Donald Trump used his social media, Truth Social, to threaten those who want to join the BRICS. Amid his tariff threats, the US president affirmed that states participating in the BRICSanti-American policieswould face 10% tariffs. A