Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has clearly stated in an interview before his visit to China that Russia and China will strictly oppose discriminatory global sanctions. Putin is going to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit to be held in Tianjin, China and Victory Day celebrations in Beijing. During this time, he will discuss bilateral and multilateral issues with Chinese President Xi Jinping in detail.

Putin described Xi Jinping as a true leader. According to him, Jinping is a person respecting the history of his country, strong will and an unwavering commitment to national interests. He said that in the current international challenges, China’s leadership is very important in the hands of such a person.

Russia-China work with: Putin

Putin said that Russia and China are constantly working together within the BRICS structure. Both countries are advancing such proposals so that the economic opportunities of member countries can increase. Let us know that with Russia-China cooperation, there has been a positive change in the functioning of big forums like G20 and APEC. Putin believes that the upcoming SCO Summit will further increase the speed of the organization and strengthen the solidarity of the Eurasia region.

Message on history and World War II

Putin said that Russia and China will condemn every effort to distort the history of World War II. He honored the memory of the soldiers who sacrificed for freedom and sovereignty. Putin thanked China that he is still cherished by the memory of Soviet soldiers. He accused Western countries of trying to suppress the historical truth for the political agenda.

Russia-China trend on Western sanctions

Putin said that the restrictions imposed by Western countries not only hindered the development of BRICS countries, but also harm the economy of the whole world. Russia and China are working on reducing interruptions in mutual trade and creating new economic opportunities. Putin believes that this cooperation will directly benefit the people of both countries in future.

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A day after talking to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin called Brazil President Lula de Silva. According to Kremlin’s statement, the two leaders reiterated their resolve to further strengthen strategic partnership and coordination within the BRICS. According to the Brazilian President’s Office, the call took place on Putin’s initiative and it also discussed not only BRICS but also Brazil-Russia Cooperation with Ukraine, America and recent tariff policies.

A day earlier, President Lula called Prime Minister Modi. The two leaders emphasized the target of exceeding $ 20 billion to bilateral trade by 2030. Along with this, cooperation in areas like energy, agriculture and technology was also discussed. India-Brazil relations, especially on multilateral forums like BRICS and G20, have become rapidly strengthened in recent years.

What will be the effect of Trump’s tariff on BRICS?

US President Donald Trump has recently imposed high tariffs on both India and Brazil. America has imposed 50% tariff on India. Due to buying oil from Russia, US President Donald Trump imposed a high fee on Brazil, which is seen in the context of Republican pressure related to the trial against former President Bolsonaro in Brazil. These tariffs highlight the need for a collective response to the BRICS countries, although Lula has clarified that Brazil will not impose tariffs on America alone.

Brazilian strategic reaction

Responding to Trump’s tariff, Brazil has intensified efforts to increase trade with partners like China, India and South-East Asia. Although Brazilian oil producers have been relieved from American tariffs, concerns have increased about Brazil’s dependence on Russian diesel after applying additional tariffs on India.

What steps will Brazil take about tariff?

The recent dialogue between Lula, Putin and Modi indicates that BRICS countries can formulate a joint strategy against the American tariff. Although no official joint statement has been issued yet, the process of dialogue shows that this issue will be a major agenda in the upcoming BRICS conferences.

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New Trump Tariff Announced: US President Donald Trump has announced to implement new tariff rates on 6 countries. These countries include the Philippines, Iraq, Moldova, Algeria, Libya and Brunei. The new tariff order will be applicable from 1 August 2025. This decision has come when Trump has already announced tariffs on 14 other countries including South Korea and Japan. Now these 6 new countries have also been added to the list of tariffs.

How much tariff is on which countries?

• Philippines: 25%
• Brunei: 25%
• Moldova: 25%
• Iraq: 30%
• Algeria: 30%
• Libya: 30%

President Trump has sent an official letter to the leaders of these countries giving complete information about the tariff. Under this decision, the maximum tariff has been fixed at 30%, which will apply to Iraq, Algeria and Libya. The Trump administration believes that this step is necessary to protect American trade interests.

10% tariff on BRICS countries also
Trump had announced a plan to impose a 10% tariff on goods coming from BRICS countries Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa a day earlier. This step may further increase commercial tension between the US and emerging economies.

Big rates on copper and medicines
President Trump also informed that 50% tariff will be imposed on copper (copper) in the US. Along with this, he indicated that the tariff on pharma products (medicines) can increase by 200% within a year.

Together, there has been an atmosphere of uncertainty and anxiety in the global markets, because these changes in business policies can have a big impact on international business.