Trump, BRICS and tariffs
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President Trump and Congress are threatening harsh sanctions against Moscow for its three-year war in Ukraine.
The U.S. president has threatened a 10 percent tariff on any country aligned with the BRICS bloc, a potential blow to Russia.
Trump announces plans for 10% tariff on BRICS alliance members, calling them "anti-American" while the bloc criticizes unilateral tariffs and attacks on nuclear facilities.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio talks about countering China as it expands its global influence. But President Trump’s tariff threats have created friction with U.S. partners.
President Donald Trump continued to express his displeasure with Russian President Vladimir Putin on July 8 and said he was open to sanctioning him.
President Donald Trump, appearing fed up, accused the Russian President Vladimir Putin of spouting “bullshit” and said he was “very strongly” considering supporting a punishing sanctions bill to bring Russia to heel.