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 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.
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 Confuses Spain with a BRICS Member and Threatens 100% Tariffs
The new president criticizes Spain's contribution to NATO as still "very low". The new President of the United States, Donald Trump, is very clear that Spain's defense spending remains "low, very low,
Trump's presidential start marred by BRICS blunder with Spain
Donald Trump has officially begun his presidency in the United States. After his inauguration, the politician signed several urgent executive orders. During this task, Trump made a significant error.
Trump flunks Foreign Relations 101 with basic BRICS mix-up
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Nigeria's new BRICS partner status sparks economic optimism, debate
Nigeria, in a loose arrangement, joins the influential bloc with opportunities in trade, investment and agriculture ...
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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 ...
Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs For India, BRICS Nations If Dollar Is Replaced
Newly inaugurated US President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose a 100% tariff on BRICS nations, including India, if ...
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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BRICS Aims To 'Build' Global Ties As Trump Takes Office: Brazil
Brazil will seek to build relationships and not worsen an already tense global mood, while holding the rotating presidency of ...
Russia says it will help Vietnam become a 'partner country' in the BRICS bloc of developing nations
Russia will facilitate Vietnam’s participation in the BRICS bloc of developing economies as a “partner country.” ...
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BRICS holds key to global balance ex-South African president
Jacob Zuma has praised the bloc as a tool for reshaping global systems and reducing dependence on the West Former South ...