BRICS, Donald Trump and Spain

Trump mistakes Spain for a member of the BRICS bloc and repeats the threat of massive tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump has apparently confused Spain for a member of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, causing some head-scratching and jitters over possible tariffs in Madrid. Spain is not in BRICS,
The BRICS bloc is growing — and Trump's tariff threat isn't expected to put off aspiring members
Despite the threat of a trade war with the U.S., economists and analysts tell CNBC that this will not stop BRICS from expanding.
Trump mistakes Spain for member of BRICS bloc
President Donald Trump signed an executive order temporarily suspending all U.S. foreign assistance programs for 90 days pending reviews to determine whether they are aligned with
Trump Miscategorizes Spain as BRICS Nation, "We'll Put at Least a 100% Tariff on Their Business"
While signing executive orders in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump was asked by a reporter what “can you expect” from countries in NATO that “spend the least amount,” including France and Spain.
Trump falsely insists that Spain is a BRICS nation with tariff threat in Oval Office
After being sworn in as the 47th US President, Donald Trump met reporters in the Oval Office while signing executive orders where he made this erroneous claim.
Trump Confuses Spain with a BRICS Member and Threatens 100% Tariffs
The new president criticizes Spain's contribution to NATO as still "very low". The new President of the United States, Donald Trump, is very clear that Spain's defense spending remains "low, very low,
Trump's presidential start marred by BRICS blunder with Spain
Donald Trump has officially begun his presidency in the United States. After his inauguration, the politician signed several urgent executive orders. During this task, Trump made a significant error.
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Trump flunks Foreign Relations 101 with basic BRICS mix-up
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Bolivia Taps BRICS For Raising $2 Billion, Targets Its Vast Lithium Riches
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Brazil takes the helm at a moment when diplomatic pragmatism should take precedence over some of the bloc’s more polarizing ...
Nigeria admitted as a partner country of the BRICS bloc
ABUJA, Nigeria -- Nigeria has been admitted as a “partner country” of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, according to ...
Russia says it will help Vietnam become a 'partner country' in the BRICS bloc of developing nations
Russia will facilitate Vietnam’s participation in the BRICS bloc of developing economies as a “partner country.” ...
Nigeria's new BRICS partner status sparks economic optimism, debate
Nigeria, in a loose arrangement, joins the influential bloc with opportunities in trade, investment and agriculture ...