Donald Trump says alignment with BRICS’ ‘anti-American policies’ to invite additional 10% tariffs

Source: The Hindu | Original Published At: 2025-07-07 03:02:00 UTC

Key Points

• Trump threatens 10% additional tariffs on countries aligning with BRICS' 'anti-American policies'.
• U.S. to send tariff-related letters to countries starting July 7, 2025.
• BRICS expanded to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and UAE.
• BRICS leaders previously criticized Trump's 'indiscriminate' tariffs.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday (July 6, 2025) said that countries aligning themselves with the “Anti-American policies” of BRICS, will be charged an additional 10% tariff.

“Any Country aligning themselves with the Anti-American policies of BRICS, will be charged an ADDITIONAL 10% Tariff. There will be no exceptions to this policy. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” Mr. Trump said in a post on Truth Social.

Mr. Trump did not clarify or expand on the “Anti-American policies” reference in his post.

Trump says tariff letters to go out to other countries from Monday afternoon

Mr. Trump also said in a separate post that the U.S. will send out “letters” on tariffs and deals to various countries beginning on Monday (July 7, 2025).

“I am pleased to announce that the UNITED STATES TARIFF Letters, and/or Deals, with various Countries from around the World, will be delivered starting 12:00 PM (Eastern), Monday, July 7th. Thank you for your attention to this matter! DONALD J TRUMP, President of The United States of America,” he said.

The original BRICS group gathered leaders from Brazil, Russia, India and China at its first summit in 2009. The bloc later added South Africa and last year included Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates and Indonesia as members.

The 17th BRICS Summit— which groups Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa— saw participation from its members, partners, and outreach invitees. BRICS leaders took aim at U.S. President Donald Trump’s “indiscriminate” import tariffs.

In April, Mr. Trump threatened allies and rivals alike with a slew of punitive duties, before offering a months-long reprieve in the face of a fierce market sell-off.

Mr. Trump has warned he will impose unilateral levies on partners unless they reach “deals” by August 1.

In an apparent concession to U.S. allies such as Brazil, India and Saudi Arabia, the summit declaration did not criticize the United States or its president by name at any point.