US President Trump warns of an additional 10% tariff on nations aligned with BRICS

US President Donald Trump said in his social media tweet early Monday, “I am pleased to announce that the UNITED STATES TARIFF Letters, and/or Deals, with various Countries from around the World, will be delivered starting 12:00 P.M. (Eastern), Monday, July 7th. Thank you for your attention to this matter! DONALD J. TRUMP, President of The United States of America.”

However, Trump followed this up with a warning, stating that “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.”

Jul 7, 2025

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