BRICS, Spain and Donald Trump

The S in BRICS is not Spain: Trump's hilarious mix-up of BRICS nations sparks laughter as tariff threats loom
As Trump confuses Spain for South Africa in BRICS, South Africans find humour in the blunder amid tariff warnings.
Trump targets Spain with tariffs in BRICS blunder
Spain has a meagre contribution to NATO and as a consequence, it could face 100% tariffs from the US, according to President Donald Trump, who unfortunately confused it with a BRICS country. When a journalist asked what would happen to NATO countries that do not meet the 2% spending target, Trump replied that Spain's contribution is "very low."
Trump Mistakes Spain for a BRICS Bloc Country
President Donald Trump on Monday mistakenly identified Spain as a member of the BRICS bloc, a group comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. The comment caused confusion in Madrid and raised concerns about potential tariffs.
Trump Mistakes Spain for a Member of the BRICS Bloc and Repeats the Threat of Massive Tariffs
U.S. president Donald Trump has apparently confused Spain for a member of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, causing some head-scratching and jitters over possible tariffs in Madrid
Trump's BRICS blunder: Spain mistakenly added to alliance
Donald Trump has officially begun his presidency in the United States. After his inauguration, the politician signed several urgent decrees. During this task, Trump made a notable error. The new occupant of the White House mistakenly included Spain in the BRICS countries.
Nigeria's new BRICS partner status sparks economic optimism, debate
Nigeria, in a loose arrangement, joins the influential bloc with opportunities in trade, investment and agriculture ...
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One of South Africa’s biggest competitors joins BRICS
BRICS, which stands for Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, has been pushing to expand in recent years as it grows ...
What to Know About BRICS and Its Growing Clout
The BRICS group of emerging-market powers — the acronym stands for Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — has gone ...
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BRICS Expands Global Influence: Nigeria Joins as Ninth Partner in Powerful Bloc
Introduction: Nigeria Joins BRICS Partnership Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, has officially joined BRICS as its ninth partner nation. This marks a significant milestone for the bloc ...
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Indonesia’s Membership in BRICS: Strengthening Emerging Economies and Elevating the Global South
Indonesia’s inclusion in BRICS enhances the representation of the Global South and strengthens efforts to reform global ...
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The Challenges for BRICS in 2025 Under the Brazilian Presidency
Brazil takes the helm at a moment when diplomatic pragmatism should take precedence over some of the bloc’s more polarizing ...
Africa's most populous country becomes BRICS partner
Nigeria has officially joined the economic bloc as its ninth partner state Brazil has announced Africas fourth-largest ...
Indonesia seeks to counter global rivalries as full BRICS member, pushes for UN reform
Indonesian Foreign Affairs Minister Sugiono, in his annual address on Jan. 10, cites lack of respect for international law ...
Donald Trump seems to confuse Spain with South Africa: ‘You’ll figure it out’
You’ll figure it out’ - Trump wrongly told a reporter: ‘They’re a Brics nation, Spain. Do you know what a Brics nation is?