News Desk – Former US President Donald Trump has warned that any country supporting what he called the “Anti-American policies” of BRICS will face an additional 10% tariff. He made the announcement in a post on Truth Social on Sunday night, adding, “There will be no exceptions to this policy.”
What’s Behind the Statement?
The warning comes just as the US is preparing to send tariff letters to several countries.
The 90-day pause on higher import duties is set to end on Wednesday.
Trump said these letters will start being sent from Monday noon (Washington time).
What Did BRICS Do?
BRICS is a group of countries that includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
At a recent summit, BRICS leaders:
Condemned US and Israeli attacks on Iran
Asked Israel to pull troops out of Gaza
Called for a “just and lasting” solution to conflicts in the Middle East
Top leaders like Indian PM Narendra Modi and Chinese Premier Li Qiang were present at the summit.
What Did Trump Mean by “Anti-American Policies”?
Trump did not clearly explain what policies he considers anti-American. However:
He has earlier threatened a 100% tariff on BRICS if they stop using the US dollar in trade.
BRICS nations have been exploring their own payment systems to reduce reliance on the dollar.
BRICS Push for a New Trade System
BRICS countries agreed to continue talks on creating a cross-border payment system.
Chinese Premier Li said BRICS should lead global governance reforms and promote peaceful conflict resolution.
He also criticized unilateralism and protectionism — which many see as a comment on US policies.
What Happens Next?
With tariff letters going out and global tensions rising, Trump’s statement adds more uncertainty to global trade. Countries doing business with BRICS may now have to think twice, as they could face extra costs when trading with the US.
For now, there’s no word from China or BRICS on Trump’s post — but the world is watching closely.
