This should answer those who were wondering what is happening with BRICS. In their latest summit that was held in Brazil this week the leaders of BRICS nations welcomed a new full member, Indonesia and also welcomed 10 new countries that joined BRICS as partners: Belarus, Bolivia, Kazakhstan, Nigeria, Malaysia, Thailand, Cuba, Vietnam, Uganda, and Uzbekistan.
Apparently BRICS now represents roughly half the population and GDP of the entire world
This explains why Trump slammed my country with 14% tariff on exports from all businesses. He's trying to impose fear on other countries trying to join BRICS by imposing tariffs on newly joined countries. Funny though how he thinks these lame tactics would deter countries from joining the opposing side. Apparently BRICS now represents roughly half the population and GDP of the entire world
Such big bully actions worked in the younger world, but not anymore. He should be well aware that bullying only scares people away from you and announced your opposition's as the better option.