Published: Aug 14, 2025, 14:29 IST | Updated: Aug 14, 2025, 14:29 IST
Brazilian President Lula is rallying BRICS leaders—including Modi and Xi—to coordinate a unified response to U.S. trade pressure. Facing steep tariffs of up to 50%, Brazil is rejecting direct engagement with Trump and instead intensifying ties with BRICS partners to uphold economic sovereignty and resist unilateral pressure.