‘No Exceptions’: Trump Warns BRICS-Aligned Nations Of Additional 10% Tariff

<p>In a fiery message posted Sunday on his social media platform Truth Social, former U.S. President Donald Trump issued a sharp warning to countries aligning with BRICS, declaring they would face steep economic consequences.</p>
<p>”Any country aligning themselves with the anti-American policies of BRICS will be charged an ADDITIONAL 10% Tariff. There will be no exceptions to this policy,” Trump wrote, signing off with a curt, “Thank you for your attention to this matter.”</p>
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<p>The post signals a renewed hardline stance on global trade partnerships and foreign alliances, as Trump continues to position himself as a staunch defender of American economic interests on the international stage.</p>
<p>While Trump did not elaborate on what he meant by “anti-American policies,” the message was clear: nations siding with the increasingly influential BRICS bloc&mdash;comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa&mdash;could face new economic barriers if he returns to power.</p>
<p>In a follow-up post, Trump added that official U.S. tariff communications&mdash;referred to as “TARIFF Letters, and/or Deals”&mdash;would begin rolling out at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, July 7th. He did not specify which countries would receive these letters or what terms they might include.</p>
<h2>India-U.S. Trade Talks in Final Stretch Amid Tariff Deadline</h2>
<p>According to sources familiar with the matter, ongoing negotiations between India and the United States are inching toward an interim trade agreement, with both sides aiming to reach a deal before the fast-approaching deadline. However, no official confirmation has been made public yet.</p>
<p>The urgency follows Trump’s earlier move to impose sweeping tariffs&mdash;announced on April 2 under his &ldquo;Liberation Day&rdquo; campaign. India was among the nations hit with a proposed 26% duty on several key exports. Labeling New Delhi the &ldquo;tariff king,&rdquo; Trump accused India of engaging in unfair trade practices.</p>
<p>Although the tariffs were temporarily suspended for 90 days, that grace period is now drawing to a close, adding pressure on both governments to finalize terms before punitive measures kick in.</p>