The BRICS bloc is made up of 11 nations, with Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa making up the core group. The bloc has drawn Trump's ire before.

President Donald Trump has threatened new tariffs on any nation supporting “anti-American” policies of the BRICS group of emerging economies, as he announced tariff letters would be sent out to scores of countries from Monday,

President Donald Trump threatened to add a 10% tariff rate on BRICS-aligned countries. The term first applied to 4 countries but the group expanded.

Trump confirmed the U.S. will start delivering letters on Monday, detailing tariff rates and any agreements reached with various trading partners.

Trump's announcement follows BRICS' expression of serious concerns regarding unilateral tariffs and trade measures, which they believe contradict World Trade Organization rules.

What is Brics? Trump threatens 10 per cent extra tariff over 'anti-American' policies - Donald Trump has set strict rules for any country “aligning themselves with the Anti-American policies of BRICS”

Trump’s White House comeback in 2025 has triggered fresh tension on the global stage, and BRICS isn’t wasting the opportunity. The bloc—originally Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—is using the power void left by the US president’s isolationist push to regroup and flex.