🚨 Trump’s BRICS Tariff Threat Shakes Global Trade (Dec 2025)
In July 2025, President Donald Trump warned of an extra 10% tariff on countries aligning with what he called “anti-American” BRICS policies. The statement came during the BRICS summit in Brazil, raising fresh trade uncertainty.
💬 What’s happening now?
• No new BRICS-specific tariff yet
• Existing broad tariffs remain active
• Legal challenges are under Supreme Court review
• Trade talks continue with shifting deadlines
🌍 BRICS response:
Members rejected the accusation and stressed multilateral trade cooperation.
📊 Market impact:
Earlier tariff threats caused volatility, pushing investors toward gold & defensive assets.
⚠️ Why it matters:
Ongoing trade tension could disrupt supply chains, raise consumer costs, and slow growth—keeping markets cautious into late 2025.
