The US president vowed higher tariffs on BRICS nations that align with the bloc's plans to challenge US hegemony. Despite the China-backed initiative making limited progress, dozens of nations are still eager to join.

Host Brazil criticises US president as being ‘very irresponsible’ for vowing extra levies on states aligned to the group

The US President Donald Trump warns that Nigeria will face a 10% tariff for joining BRICS, urging diplomatic handling to avoid trade disruptions.