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Trump Targets India Tariffs, Brazil Defies U.S. Pressure

8/7/2025

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President Trump has ramped up tariffs on India, condemning its oil dealings with Russia and involvement in the BRICS alliance, accusing it of flouting Western sanctions. In response, Brazil's President Lula da Silva stands firm, defending Brazil's autonomy and reinforcing connections with BRICS nations, undeterred by the threat of U.S. tariffs.

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President Trump has ramped up tariffs on India, condemning its oil dealings with Russia and involvement in the BRICS alliance, accusing it of flouting Western sanctions. In response, Brazil's President Lula da Silva stands firm, defending Brazil's autonomy and reinforcing connections with BRICS nations, undeterred by the threat of U.S. tariffs.