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BRICS Leaders Unite Against Protectionism at Virtual Summit
9/9/2025
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- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva urged BRICS nations to enhance trade integration against protectionism during a virtual meeting on September 8, 2025.
- Lula condemned "tariff blackmail," asserting that BRICS countries face unfair trade practices.
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's representative echoed concerns about trade barriers.
- Chinese leader Xi Jinping noted the detrimental effects of trade wars on the global economy.
- The summit aimed to strengthen trade cooperation and address unilateral trade measures impacting international trade rules.
