Trump announces 10% tariffs for BRICS-aligned countries as trade deal rollout expected

Published July 7, 2025 9:53am ET



President Donald Trump said on Sunday that any country aligned with the “anti-American” BRICS organization would face an additional 10% tariff as the administration prowls the world for deals.

BRICS is a group of major nations, including Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, that expressed “serious concerns” over any country imposing unilateral tariffs. The group is currently working in its two-day summit through Monday.

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