President Donald Trump’s threat to impose new tariffs on India over its participation in the BRICS forum puts New Delhi in a tough position as it races to finalize a favorable trade deal with the US.Trump said Tuesday that India could face an additional 10% tariff alongside other members of BRICS — a bloc of emerging economies he has labeled “Anti-American.

U.S. President Donald Trump hinted that he is close to reaching a deal with India after announcing new reciprocal tariffs on 14 countries, including Japan and South Korea, among others. However, as India is a member of BRICS,

US President Donald Trump's sharp remarks targeting BRICS nations have sparked fresh uncertainty over the long-delayed India-US trade deal, just months ahead of its anticipated conclusion.