The U.S. president has threatened a 10 percent tariff on any country aligned with the BRICS bloc, a potential blow to Russia.

The White House concluded that non-tariff methods for punishing Brazil would take too long, two people familiar with the situation said.

President Trump and Congress are threatening harsh sanctions against Moscow for its three-year war in Ukraine.

Trump announces plans for 10% tariff on BRICS alliance members, calling them "anti-American" while the bloc criticizes unilateral tariffs and attacks on nuclear facilities.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened to impose additional tariffs on any group linked with the BRICS intergovernmental organization after the group expressed "serious concerns" about him unilaterally imposing tariffs.

President Donald Trump proposed a new 10% tariff on any product from countries that are part of the BRICS bloc, chucking a fiery new grenade into the global economy as the July 9 trade deadline moves closer.

President Donald Trump continued to express his displeasure with Russian President Vladimir Putin on July 8 and said he was open to sanctioning him.

President Donald Trump has voiced sharp frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the ongoing war in Ukraine. In a candid White House meeting, Trump accused Putin of causing massive loss of life and hinted at possible new sanctions against Moscow.