Trump and US commerce secretary say tariffs are delayed until 1 August, sparking confusion
President says team will start sending trade partners letters with new tariff rates ahead of this week’s original 90-day deadline to make deal
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BRICS group condemns increase of tariffs in summit overshadowed by Middle East tensions
BRICS leaders set to discuss key global political issues, but questions over the bloc’s cohesion arose as Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin opted to skip the summit.
Trump says US near trade deals as tariff effective date delayed
The US will notify other countries of higher tariff rates by July 9, with these rates set to take effect on Aug 1. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Modi in Brazil highlights: There should be no hesitation in imposing sanctions against terrorists, says PM Modi
PM Modi in Brazil: Follow The Hindu’s LIVE Updates on PM Modi’s visit to Brazil as he attends the BRICS summit
Brics backs India line on terror & UNSC reforms, slams tariffs
The Brics nations strongly condemned the Pahalgam terrorist attack and advocated for concerted action against UN-designated terrorists, while backing India’s push for comprehensive UN Security Council reforms and criticizing unilateral trade measures.
BRICS calls out Gaza strikes, presents bloc as counter to unilateralism
Lula draws parallels with the Cold War’s Non-Aligned Movement. Group condemns attacks on Iran and Gaza, rising tariffs.
BRICS summit Brazil 2025
The BRICS bloc of developing nations on Sunday condemned the increase in tariffs and attacks on Iran, but refrained from naming U.S. President Donald Trump.
Iran wins backing of BRICS allies over Israel, US strikes
RIO DE JANEIRO: Iran won the support of fellow BRICS nations meeting in Rio de Janeiro Sunday, with the bloc condemning recent Israel and US air strikes that hit military, nuclear and other targets.
BRICS leaders meet amid Trump’s tariff threats
BRICS leaders are meeting in Brazil for a two-day summit, as US President Donald Trump vows an extra 10% tariff against countries “aligning” with the bloc.