Jamil Chade: Trump launches threat against BRICS and promises retaliation against the bloc

Trump also declared the bloc "dead", suggesting that it was his threats that froze the group's actions. In one episode that went viral in Europe, the American gave indications that Spain would be part of BRICS, which was never the case.

This time, the attack does not specify which policies of the bloc could be considered contrary to American interests. The final declaration of the BRICS, at the Rio de Janeiro summit, includes support for Iran, defense of the Palestinians in Gaza, denunciations of American tariffs and proposals for regulating Big Tech, among many points of divergence with the White House.

Trump's statement comes at a time when the government of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) was still waiting for negotiations to seek a trade agreement before the deadline set by the American president, which expires on July 9. UOL found that, last Friday (4), delegations from both countries met via videoconference to try to reach an understanding. Sources at Itamaraty say that the talks are ongoing.

Tonight, the American president took to social media to announce that the agreements will be announced tomorrow.

"I am pleased to announce that the UNITED STATES Tariff Letters and/or Agreements with various countries around the world will be delivered beginning at 12:00 PM (Eastern), Monday, July 7th," he wrote.

The White House is focusing its diplomatic efforts on 18 partners that together account for more than 90% of U.S. international trade. These include countries such as India, Thailand, Japan and the European Union. There is currently no confirmation that Brazil is on the list of agreements that could be reached.