Trump Trade War Dominates BRICS Meeting in Brazil

Brazil's Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira (C) speaks during the first meeting of BRICS Foreign Ministers in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on April 28, 2025. emerging from US President Donald Trump's aggressive trade policies. (Photo by Mauro PIMENTEL / POOL / AFP)

By Lucia LACURCIA

The foreign ministers of Brazil, China, Russia and other BRICS members began two days of talks in Rio de Janeiro Monday aimed at forging a united front to U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policies.

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