BRICS leaders disputed Trump's accusations of being 'anti-American' and emphasized the need for alternatives to the US dollar in trade.

At the BRICS summit, Brazil's President Lula da Silva dismissed Donald Trump's accusations of being 'anti-American', saying the world does not need an emperor. Trump's threats of additional tariffs will not be implemented immediately, but could be imposed if the BRICS countries adopt policies deemed hostile by the US. Lula emphasized the need for alternatives to the US dollar in global trade, while other leaders in the group reaffirmed their commitment to mutually beneficial cooperation without targeting other nations.