Explained: Tariffs, Tehran & The Dollar: Why Trump Just Declared War on BRICS

Round 2 of Trump vs BRICS is heating up. U.S. President Donald Trump has slapped a new 10% tariff on nations backing what he calls the bloc’s “anti-American policies.” This comes after Trump previously threatened 100% tariffs if BRICS tried to replace the US dollar in global trade. With Iran now a full BRICS member, and the group pushing back hard on Washington’s dominance, the global power equation is shifting. We break down what Trump said, how BRICS responded, and why this battle may define the next phase of world trade.