Archive · 27 Sep 2025
Jaishankar Urges BRICS to Protect Trade Amidst US Pressure
BRICS countries are working together to protect trade from challenges, like possible tariffs.
India's leader wants BRICS to stand up for fair trade and make the United Nations better.
The US is worried BRICS will create its own money, so Trump has imposed tariffs on BRICS members.
India will focus on food, climate, and new technologies in the future.
They also have a bank for lending to other countries.
Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar urges BRICS to protect the global trading system.
The US has threatened tariffs on BRICS members.
BRICS nations are discussing UN reforms.
India will focus on food, climate change, and digital transformation.
The New Development Bank (NDB) plans to issue bonds in India.
- Who
- BRICS nations and the United States.
- What
- Discussion on trade system threats, UN reform, and cooperation.
- When
- September 2024
- Where
- United Nations and international forums.
- Why
- To address threats to global trade and strengthen cooperation.
United States' Position
BRICS Position
Trade Practices
United States' Position
Threatens tariffs.
BRICS Position
Defends multilateral trading system.
Currency
United States' Position
Opposes a BRICS currency.
BRICS Position
N/A (not explicitly mentioned)
- Key Issue
- BRICS facing challenges to the global trade system.
- Jaishankar's Stance
- Urges BRICS to defend multilateral trade, reform UN.
- US Actions
- Threats of tariffs against BRICS members.
- BRICS Initiative
- New Development Bank (NDB) plans to issue bonds.
- India's Role
- Focus on food security, climate change, and development.
- BRICS Members
- Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
Sources
Ex-envoy warns US, China trade moves fueling global turbulence, India must adapt
How Asean-India trade deal can be a game changer amid Trumpian disruption
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