BRICS Adopts Delhi Declaration Criticizing Unilateral Tariffs

BRICS countries agreed on a statement called the Delhi Declaration.

The statement says some countries are using tariffs and other trade restrictions on their own.

BRICS says these actions can break World Trade Organization rules.

It also says they can make it harder for countries to trade with one another.

Supply chains could be disrupted, meaning goods may become harder to produce or move.

The declaration warns that poorer and developing economies could be hurt.

BRICS members said they want to strengthen the global trading system.

They also want the World Trade Organization to respond better to trade problems and the needs of developing countries.