Trump threatens any country with extra tariffs if they do this one thing as he gives major update on trade deals

The President of the United States has decided to push back the start date for new import taxes until August 1.

Donald Trump has announced that any country supporting BRICS a group that includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and others will face extra taxes on goods they send to the U.S. He made this announcement alongside a major update on global trade policies.

Trump warned that siding with BRICS, which he calls “anti-American,” will come with a serious price: a 10% increase in tariffs, no exceptions.

Earlier this year, Trump introduced a broad plan to place new taxes called “reciprocal tariffs” on most countries that sell goods to the U.S. The idea is that if countries charge the U.S. for sending American products into their markets, the U.S. will now do the same in return. These tariffs vary: the UK and New Zealand were hit with 10%, while places like Cambodia, South Africa, and Vietnam faced up to 46%.

On July 4, Trump said letters would soon go out to every country explaining exactly how much tax they’ll need to pay when they trade with the U.S. He explained that putting everything in writing is simpler and clearer. Then, on July 7, Trump confirmed through his Truth Social platform that these official notices are being sent out, starting at noon Eastern Time.

Soon after that announcement, he posted another message warning other nations. If they support BRICS or follow policies he believes are against U.S. interests, they’ll face even more trade penalties. This message was aimed at countries such as Iran, Indonesia, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates, in addition to the five founding BRICS members.

China responded by defending BRICS, calling it a peaceful and cooperative group meant to help developing countries work together. A Chinese official said BRICS is not meant to create tension or target other countries. They criticized Trump’s approach, saying trade wars and pressure tactics only hurt everyone involved.

Originally, countries were expected to reach a deal with the U.S. by July 9. However, that deadline has now shifted. U.S. officials say that while the new tariffs officially begin on August 1, any country that doesn’t act by then will automatically go back to the rates set in April. They also hinted that more than 100 smaller countrieswith less trade activity may still be affected by the new rules.

In short: the U.S. is tightening its trade policies, countries are being warned not to support BRICS, and if they don’t act fast, they’ll face steep import taxes starting August 1.