Under Rio's vibrant skyline, the 17th BRICS Summit kicked off with a bold message from the Chinese premier Li Qiang: member nations must deepen cooperation to overhaul global governance. In an era of competing powers, BRICS is carving out its role as a catalyst for a fairer world order.
Experts from Brazil, India, South Africa and beyond reacted sharply to former U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of an extra 10 percent tariff on BRICS exports. "Steep trade barriers would send shockwaves through domestic industries and fracture global supply chains," warned trade analysts.
Consider the numbers: BRICS economies now contribute more than a quarter of global GDP and account for nearly 40 percent of the world's population. Through shared financial tools and diplomatic dialogue, the BRICS mechanism is offering a practical blueprint for a multipolar, inclusive international system.
For young global citizens, business innovators and digital nomads, BRICS isn't just an acronym—it's a living experiment in cooperation. As this coalition advances, its success could reshape trade dynamics, sustainability efforts and cross-cultural collaboration across G20 nations.
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