The BRICS bloc has criticized rising tariffs and attacks on Iran in its latest summit declaration. Meeting in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, the group also condemned NATO’s increased military spending and expressed concerns about global trade disruptions caused by tariffs.

President Trump said the U.S. would impose higher charges on imports from countries that follow the "anti-American policies" of major emerging economies including Brazil, China and Russia. "Any Country aligning themselves with the Anti-American policies of BRICS,

Faced with a fresh ‘tariff by association’ threat from Donald Trump, BRICS nations hit back — calling for a transparent and fair multilateral trading system.

A summit of leaders from the BRICS group of major emerging economies kicks off in Brazil Sunday – but without the top leader of its most powerful member.

Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin missed the 17th BRICS Summit in Brazil. Xi sent PM Li Qiang to attend the talks in Rio de Janeiro