BRICS, Trump and Spain

Trump mistakes Spain for a member of the BRICS bloc and repeats the threat of massive tariffs
U.S. president Donald Trump has apparently confused Spain for a member of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, causing some head-scratching and jitters over possible tariffs in Madrid.
Trump Mistakes Spain for a BRICS Bloc Country
President Donald Trump on Monday mistakenly identified Spain as a member of the BRICS bloc, a group comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. The comment caused confusion in Madrid and raised concerns about potential tariffs.
The BRICS bloc is growing — and Trump's tariff threat isn't expected to put off aspiring members
Despite the threat of a trade war with the U.S., economists and analysts tell CNBC that this will not stop BRICS from expanding.
Trump Wrongly Insists Spain Is BRICS Nation While Threatening 100% Tariff
Trump stumbled through a bizarre exchange with reporters in the Oval Office on Monday, repeating a glaring blunder that Spain was a member of BRICS.
Trump Miscategorizes Spain as BRICS Nation, "We'll Put at Least a 100% Tariff on Their Business"
While signing executive orders in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump was asked by a reporter what “can you expect” from countries in NATO that “spend the least amount,” including France and Spain.
Donald Trump’s 100% Tariffs Threat on BRICS Nations May Accelerate De-dollarization
U.S. President Donald Trump has reiterated threats to impose 100% tariffs if BRICS Nations proceed with de-dollarization efforts. Russian Senator Vladimir Dzhabarov has questioned whether
Trump falsely insists that Spain is a BRICS nation with tariff threat in Oval Office
After being sworn in as the 47th US President, Donald Trump met reporters in the Oval Office while signing executive orders where he made this erroneous claim.
Trump to BRICS (and Spain?): Drop De-Dollarisation or face 100% tariffs
Countries that are a part of BRICS would face 100 per cent tariffs on trade with the US if they continue their de-dollarisation efforts, US President Donald Trump said while signing a slew of executive orders hours after taking office.
Trump flunks Foreign Relations 101 with basic BRICS mix-up
Donald Trump, who’s never shied away from calling political opponents “dumb” and “stupid,” had a prime opportunity to display ...
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What BRICS Membership Means For Indonesia’s Foreign Policy
President Prabowo Subianto’s about-turn on membership of the economic grouping is about status rather than material gains.
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How to Stop the BRICS Nations from Abandoning the Dollar
The US government is aghast that there is a new grouping of nations that seeks to form an alternative to the US trade bloc ...
Bolivia Taps BRICS For Raising $2 Billion, Targets Its Vast Lithium Riches
Bolivia is investing in lithium production despite challenges such as high altitude, logistical constraints, and ...
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BRICS Challenges G7 Dominance with Continued Expansion
The BRICS bloc expands its influence with the addition of Indonesia as a new member, while Argentina declines the invitation, signaling a dynamic shift in the global economic landscape.
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There’s a Reason BRICS Is the Hottest Multilateral Ticket in Town
BRICS wants to usher in an international order not so dominated by the West. To a lot of Global South countries, that's an ...
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The Challenges for BRICS in 2025 Under the Brazilian Presidency
Brazil takes the helm at a moment when diplomatic pragmatism should take precedence over some of the bloc’s more polarizing ...
Nigeria is admitted as a partner country of the BRICS bloc
Nigeria has been admitted as a “partner country” of the BRICS bloc of developing economies. BRICS was formed by Brazil, ...
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Stakeholders worry as Nigerian goods’ non-competitiveness threatens BRICS prospects
As a BRICS partner member, Nigeria gets to participate in trade and investment, food security, and other benefits with other emerging economies, but the majority of its foreign-traded goods are ...