Trump vows bigger tariffs for ‘anti-American’ policies as China calls for Brics cohesion

US President Donald Trump has threatened to slam an additional 10 per cent tariffs on countries supporting what he calls “anti-American policies” after the leaders of Brics nations condemned unilateral tariffs.

At an event widely seen as a direct challenge to the Western-led world order, the premier said member states should uphold independence, show a sense of responsibility and take greater action to build consensus and pool their strengths.

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Brics leaders condemn strikes on Iran and tariffs but avoid direct mention of US, Israel

Brics leaders condemn strikes on Iran and tariffs but avoid direct mention of US, Israel

As the clock counts down to a US tariff deadline on Wednesday, Brics delegates pledged in a joint declaration to strengthen multilateralism to “strengthen Global South cooperation for a more inclusive and sustainable governance”.