India is trying to shield itself from President Donald Trump’s backlash against BRICS by stressing it has no plans to challenge the US dollar’s global dominance, according to people familiar with the matter.

Donald Trump announced potential 10% tariffs on BRICS nations, including India, accusing the bloc of undermining the US dollar. During a Cabinet meeting, Trump warned that BRICS countries would soon face these additional charges.

As the August 1 deadline for new tariffs looms, the global community watches closely. The BRICS nations, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, have emerged as vocal critics, rejecting the notion of a U.