Trump Threatens New Tariffs on BRICS-Aligned Nations Amid Trade Tensions
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US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose an additional 10% tariff on countries that align with the Brics alliance against US interests, as part of ongoing trade tensions. The US has set a deadline of August 1 to finalize tariff deals with trading partners, with only the UK and Vietnam having agreements so far. The move comes amid criticism of US tariffs by Brics nations, which have called for reforms to global institutions and condemned recent military strikes on Iran. Trump’s stance reflects broader tensions over trade policies and geopolitical influence.
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