ECONOMYBRICS has evolved from an informal platform for dialogue into an association capable of responding to global challenges with practical actions.

ECONOMYPlanned obsolescence is probably the biggest systematic fraud against consumers.

ECONOMYTrump has ignited trade tensions, particularly with China, like a significant increase in tariffs on Chinese goods to a staggering 125%. Trump also boasts about secret military weaponry.

CHINATrump's tariff policy ignores the fact that the US economy is highly dependent on imports of rare metals. Critical minerals are essential components for US industry and defence.

CHINATrump's tariff measures are a radical departure from the traditional, rules-based international trading system. The US has thus launched a systemic trade war, according to a Chinese economics scholar.

ECONOMYDonald Trump’s tariffs are aimed at the EU and other countries because of the US foreign trade deficit, but a closer analysis shows that these