[Salon] Trump vows bigger tariffs for ‘anti-American’ policies as China urges Brics cohesion

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Trump vows bigger tariffs for ‘anti-American’ policies as China urges Brics cohesion

Trade restrictions may exacerbate ‘economic disparities’ and affect ‘prospects for global economic development’: Brics declaration

Fan Chen

7 Jul 2025  The South China Morning Post

US President Donald Trump has threatened to slam an additional 10 per cent tariffs on countries supporting what he calls “anti-American policies” after the leaders of Brics nations condemned unilateral tariffs.

His warning came as Chinese Premier Li Qiang urged Brics members to lead reforms of global governance and to uphold independence and act collectively amid the threat of higher tariffs from the United States.

“As the leading bloc of the Global South, Brics countries should … strive to be a pioneering force in advancing the reform of global governance,” Li said in a speech delivered at the Brics summit on Sunday and released on Monday morning.

At an event widely seen as a direct challenge to the Western-led world order, the premier said member states should uphold independence, show a sense of responsibility and take greater action to build consensus and pool their strengths.

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Brics leaders condemn strikes on Iran and tariffs but avoid direct mention of US, Israel

Brics leaders condemn strikes on Iran and tariffs but avoid direct mention of US, Israel

As the clock counts down to the end of a temporary tariff truce with the US on Wednesday, Li called for improving global governance.