The rash of tariffs by the U.S. and retaliatory actions by many affected countries, especially China, have put the world on edge.
By targeting BRICS nations with economic pressure, Trump aims to weaken their ability to cooperate and challenge U.S. hegemony.
[T]he Trump administration is sending a message to all BRICS members that a mutual future is impossible without the U.S.
Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris Agreement is a significant setback for global climate action.
[Trump] is telling the world, in no uncertain terms, that you are either with us or against us, and that it is time to choose.
A significant development since Trump's first term is the direct military exchange between Iran and Israel.
Trump’s nationalist, protectionist trade policies threaten to heighten tensions with China.
Even if BRICS+ does launch its common reserve currency, Mr Trump cannot impose a 100% duty.