BRICS, Spain and Donald Trump

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. Spain is not in BRICS,
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.
Trump targets Spain with tariffs in BRICS blunder
Spain has a meagre contribution to NATO and as a consequence, it could face 100% tariffs from the US, according to President Donald Trump, who unfortunately confused it with a BRICS country. When a journalist asked what would happen to NATO countries that do not meet the 2% spending target, Trump replied that Spain's contribution is "very low."
Spanish government spokesperson responds to Trump’s mistake on Spain as a BRICS member and tariff threat
After US President Donald Trump confused Spain with a member of the BRICS bloc, a spokesperson for the Spanish government responded, saying she was unsure why Trump made the comment. Trump erroneously said Spain was in BRICS when a journalist asked him on Monday about NATO countries like Spain which don't meet the NATO minimum of spending 2 percent of economic output on defense.
Trump warns of 100% tariff on Brics nations, which includes India, after dropping a clanger on Spain
Amid a series of executive orders, President Trump warned of 100% tariffs on Brics nations if trade remains unbalanced, incorrectly mentioned Spain as
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, Russia, India and China in 2009, with South Africa added in 2010, as a counterweight to the Group of Seven leading industrialized nations.
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
Donald Trump, who’s never shied away from calling political opponents “dumb” and “stupid,” had a prime opportunity to display ...
The future belongs to inclusive groups like BRICS
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No plans for BRICS currency, focus on Rupee for bilateral trade: Govt sources
Sources further clarified that India remains committed to fostering beneficial global partnerships like QUAD and BRICS.
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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 ...
US President Donald Trump warns fresh sanctions on Russia after hinting at 100% tariffs on BRICS, 10% on China
In a bold move, President Trump has announced potential 100% tariffs on BRICS nations and a 10% tariff on Chinese goods, ...
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BRICS membership a bold step for Nigeria’s economic progress – Udeogaranya
A former APC Presidential aspirant, Chief Charles Udeogaranya, has expressed strong support for Nigeria’s membership in BRICS ...
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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 ...
What to Know About BRICS and Its Growing Clout
The BRICS group of emerging-market powers — the acronym stands for Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — has gone ...