BRICS, Trump and Dollar

Trump mistakes Spain for a member of the BRICS bloc and repeats the threat of massive tariffs
U.S. president Donald Trump has apparently confused Spain for a member of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, causing some head-scratching and jitters over possible tariffs in Madrid.
Donald Trump threatens BRICS over ‘De-Dollarisation'
President Donald Trump threatens 100% tariffs on BRICS nations over potential 'de-dollarisation' efforts. India balances ties with the US and BRICS while ensuring its economic and strategic interests are preserved.
Donald Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on India and BRICS Nations Over Dollar Dependency
In a bold statement soon after becoming the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump threatened to impose 100% tariffs on India and the other BRICS countries if they didn’t continue to lessen their reliance on the U.
Spanish government spokesperson responds to Trump’s mistake on Spain as a BRICS member and tariff threat
After US President Donald Trump confused Spain with a member of the BRICS bloc, a spokesperson for the Spanish government responded, saying she was unsure why Trump made the comment. Trump erroneously said Spain was in BRICS when a journalist asked him on Monday about NATO countries like Spain which don't meet the NATO minimum of spending 2 percent of economic output on defense.
Trump Miscategorizes Spain as BRICS Nation, "We'll Put at Least a 100% Tariff on Their Business"
While signing executive orders in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump was asked by a reporter what “can you expect” from countries in NATO that “spend the least amount,” including France and Spain.
Trump falsely insists that Spain is a BRICS nation with tariff threat in Oval Office
After being sworn in as the 47th US President, Donald Trump met reporters in the Oval Office while signing executive orders where he made this erroneous claim.
Trump to BRICS (and Spain?): Drop De-Dollarisation or face 100% tariffs
Countries that are a part of BRICS would face 100 per cent tariffs on trade with the US if they continue their de-dollarisation efforts, US President Donald Trump said while signing a slew of executive orders hours after taking office.
What to Know About BRICS and Its Growing Clout
The BRICS group of emerging-market powers — the acronym stands for Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — has gone ...
Nigeria's new BRICS partner status sparks economic optimism, debate
Nigeria, in a loose arrangement, joins the influential bloc with opportunities in trade, investment and agriculture ...
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The Challenges for BRICS in 2025 Under the Brazilian Presidency
Brazil takes the helm at a moment when diplomatic pragmatism should take precedence over some of the bloc’s more polarizing ...
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What it means to be BRICS partner
BRICS is an interstate informal association of the most dynamically developing large countries, and its abbreviation is formed from the ...
Indonesia seeks to counter global rivalries as full BRICS member, pushes for UN reform
Indonesian Foreign Affairs Minister Sugiono, in his annual address on Jan. 10, cites lack of respect for international law ...
This is the third most exported product from the United States to Spain - and it’s found in every medicine cabinet
The third most exported product from the US to Spain has remained the same from 2022 to 2024, and is one you’ll have at home.
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No plans for BRICS currency, focus on Rupee for bilateral trade: Govt sources
Sources further clarified that India remains committed to fostering beneficial global partnerships like QUAD and BRICS.
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The U.S.' Lopsided Trade Relationship with BRICS Countries
This chart shows the United States' imports from and exports to BRICS countries in 2023 by value (in billion U.S. dollars).