US Brazil Trade Deal Turns Into War ! Rising BRICS Clamour Upsets Donald Trump, 50% Tariff Imposed, Should India Be Worried?

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has put a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports, which has sent shockwaves through international markets and made trade tensions even worse.  Trump's action, which has been called a "retaliatory strike," comes at a time when Brazil is becoming more like the BRICS countries, which are now a strong economic and political balance to the West.

As he spoke at a campaign-style rally, Trump said that the tariff was needed to protect American farms and manufacturers and stop what he sees as unfair trade practices.  But people who study geopolitics think it's not just the economy.  For BRICS countries like Brazil that are strengthening their ties with China and Russia, it's a clear warning.

Brazil Responds: "We Will Not Accept Tutelage"

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil responded quickly and said that his country would not give in to U.S. pressure.  Brazil won't agree to be tamed.  It is not our job to protect you.  "We are sovereign," Lula said, implying that Brazil would think about countermeasures and strengthen ties with other economic partners.

He also said that Brazil was still committed to BRICS and talked about how the group could change the world.  BRICS is no longer just a group of symbols; it's now an emerging economic powerhouse. This is because China, India, Russia, South Africa and now are expanding their relationships.

What should the Indians hope for?

It's a tough spot for India, which is also a key BRICS partner.  It has a strategic relationship with the U.S., but it also has a lot invested in working with the other BRICS countries, especially to diversify trade and make the world's government more multipolar.

Trump's harsh actions towards Brazil may show how the U.S. will handle other BRICS countries in the future.  India has stable ties with the United States right now, but any greater involvement with BRICS or joint ventures with China or Russia could be closely watched.

Trade experts say India needs to be careful.  There will need to be a political balance between using BRICS to help the region work together and keeping its growing strategic alignment with the West.