Trump's hilarious mix-up of BRICS nations sparks laughter

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.
The S in BRICS is not Spain: Trump's hilarious mix-up of BRICS nations sparks laughter as tariff threats loom
As Trump confuses Spain for South Africa in BRICS, South Africans find humour in the blunder amid tariff warnings.
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 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 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.
Donald Trump’s 100% Tariffs Threat on BRICS Nations May Accelerate De-dollarization
U.S. President Donald Trump has reiterated threats to impose 100% tariffs if BRICS Nations proceed with de-dollarization efforts. Russian Senator Vladimir Dzhabarov has questioned whether
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 to BRICS (and Spain?): Drop De-Dollarisation or face 100% tariffs
Countries that are a part of BRICS would face 100 per cent tariffs on trade with the US if they continue their de-dollarisation efforts, US President Donald Trump said while signing a slew of executive orders hours after taking office.
Prabowo thanks India for Indonesia’s BRICS accession, vows to strengthen security ties
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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 ...
Nigeria joins BRICS: What it means for ECOWAS and Ghana
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What BRICS Membership Means For Indonesia’s Foreign Policy
President Prabowo Subianto’s about-turn on membership of the economic grouping is about status rather than material gains.
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 ...
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BRICS Challenges G7 Dominance with Continued Expansion
The BRICS bloc expands its influence with the addition of Indonesia as a new member, while Argentina declines the invitation, signaling a dynamic shift in the global economic landscape.
Nigeria is admitted as a partner country of the BRICS bloc
(Maxim Shemetov, Pool Photo via AP, File) ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria has been admitted as a “partner country” of the ...
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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 ...