Bangladesh, July 7 -- In a move that is likely to intensify an already fragile global trade environment, US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to members and affiliates of the BRICS economic bloc, threatening an additional 10% tariff on any country that aligns itself with what he termed “anti-American policies.” The statement, posted on his Truth Social account on July 7, came just hours after BRICS leaders concluded their annual summit in Rio de Janeiro, where they openly criticized unilateral trade actions and indiscriminate tariff regimes-comments widely understood to be directed at Washington.

“Any Country aligning themselves with the Anti-American policies of BRICS will be charged an ADDITIONAL 10% T...