BRICS Condemns Tariff Hikes and Attacks on Iran, Avoids Direct Criticism of Trump as Trade Tensions Escalate
The BRICS bloc of emerging economies issued a pointed yet cautious declaration Sunday condemning rising global tariffs and foreign attacks on Iran, while notably avoiding any direct criticism of U.S. President Donald Trump—despite his announcement of an additional 10% tariff on nations aligning with what he termed “Anti-American policies of BRICS.”