The Trump administration’s use of tariffs as a means of exerting pressure on other countries is raising questions about the long-term implications for the United States and its foreign policy. The practice of imposing tariffs on nations like India and Brazil, with the aim of influencing their behavior, has the potential to create a new global order that undermines Trump’s strategic objectives.
The unintended consequence of these tariffs is that the targeted nations are developing closer ties. This emerging shift could undermine American foreign policy interests. The BRICS countries—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—are already working on a new global structure. This increasing trade and investment among the BRICS nations may present a challenge for Trump and the United States.