BRICS Countries Express Concern Over Trump’s Tariffs, Jaishankar Says ‘Global South is Suffering’

BRICS countries have expressed concern over the spread of trade-prohibitive actions in tariffs as a ‘blind increase’, particularly warning against the use of ‘control measures’ as a means of escalation. Foreign ministers from BRICS organized their annual meeting on Friday, following the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly. India chaired this meeting for 2026. The ministers raised apprehensions about the impact of such actions, particularly pointing out the detrimental effects on the ‘Global South’. They emphasized the need for a coordinated approach to address the challenges arising from these practices.