Despite the China- backed initiative making limited progress, dozens of nations are still eager to join.US President Donald Trump is doubling down against the BRICS bloc of fast-growing economies-- including Brazil,

Host Brazil criticises US president as being ‘very irresponsible’ for vowing extra levies on states aligned to the group

The US President Donald Trump warns that Nigeria will face a 10% tariff for joining BRICS, urging diplomatic handling to avoid trade disruptions.