What Tariff Threats Mean for the Bloc

Brex, the alliance of emerging economies that now represents more than half of the world’s population, was in US president Donald Trump last week. Among other threats, he warned of an additional 10 percent tariff for any country “alignment [itself] With Brex policies against America. “

Brics, whose annual leadership summit from 6 to 7 July has become a insect from Trump as the group quickly expanded from its original concept such as Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Although Brazil, the summit host, tried to focus on less controversial issues, such as climate and development, the show is still able to draw Washington’s anger.

Brex, the alliance of emerging economies that now represents more than half of the world’s population, was in US President Donald Trump last week. Among other threats, he warned of an additional 10 percent tariff for any country “alignment [itself] With Brex policies against America. “

Brics, whose annual leadership summit from 6 to 7 July has become a insect from Trump as the group quickly expanded from its original concept such as Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Although Brazil, the summit host, tried to focus on less controversial issues, such as climate and development, the show is still able to draw Washington’s anger.

Analysts have talked about the BRICS in recent years as a growing budget for the US -led thing, but Oliver Stinkel writes that “Trump’s geopolitical uncertainty may actually work in his favor.” This edition of the reading list deals with the current status of the mass and how it can remain in the Trump era.

How can the BRICS survive “America first”

Successes are still very limited, but the assembly has the ability to form a new international matter, as Sarang Shidor writes.

Brex leaders and officials of the Brexeen countries are presenting a family photo at the BRIX 2025 summit in Rio de Janeiro on July 6.Wagner Mayer/Getty Pictures

In Rio, Brex tries to play it safely

Oliver Stinkel writes that the top focus on economic development and climate are still able to raise Trump’s threats.

Indian Prime Minister Jawaher Nahu is among the other delegates at the Bandung Conference in Indonesia in April 1955. Ernest Haas/Getty Pictures

Repeat Bandung Spirit

The 1955 -based -based approach to international affairs provides a model for middle powers today, Writing Galip Dalay, Faisal Devji and Nathalie Tocci.

Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira and Indonesian Foreign Minister Soguno shared at a ministerial meeting in Brex at the Itamara Palace in Rio de Janeiro on April 28. Charles School/Reuters

Why does Southeast Asia flow into the Brex?

Derek Grossman wrote that the expanding bloc has become a hedge against future geopolitical transformations.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Brazilian President Luiz Inola Lula da Silva and South African President Cyril Ramavusa will put a collective photo at a meeting at the Group of Twenty in Rio de Janeiro on November 19, 2024.Pimentel/AFP via Getty Images

BRICS Democrats loses the leverage

To increase their bargaining power, Brazil, India and South Africa must revive a sleeping diplomatic forum, as Oliver Stinkel writes.