BRICS Summit Defies Trump, Pushes for Global Reform | JQJO

The BRICS summit in Brazil concluded with a declaration advocating for global governance reform, including UN Security Council democratization and increased use of local currencies to reduce reliance on the US dollar. US President Trump responded with threats of tariffs on any country aligning with BRICS's policies. BRICS leaders largely ignored Trump's threats, asserting their sovereignty and commitment to a multipolar world order prioritizing collective interests over US hegemony. The summit also saw the active participation of a new BRICS Popular Council, representing civil society groups.