Trump warned about the imposition of 10% duties on the BRICS countries

The United States will impose import duties on the BRICS member countries in the amount of 10%. This was announced on July 8 by US President Donald Trump.

"They have to pay 10% if they are in BRICS. <... If they want to play this game, I can play it too," he said during a meeting of his cabinet at the White House.

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The Telegraph newspaper reported on July 8 that Trump's new duties against BRICS members would not have a strong impact on the Russian economy. It is also noted that their introduction will negate progress in reducing trade tensions between the United States and China.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on July 6 that cooperation within the BRICS had never been and would not be directed against third countries.