The BRICS countries, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, have condemned unilateral trade and financial measures that can lead to trade imbalances and violate World Trade Organization (WTO) norms. This stance was made public after a joint communiqué released following the summit in Rio de Janeiro.
https://www.fakti.bg/en/biznes/984407-brics-countries-are-not-afraid-of-the-usBrazilian Deputy Minister Nasir stated that the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro has no intention to oppose the US or other countries, emphasizing cooperation over competition. The summit focused on environmental and health issues, as well as global multilateralism. In response to US President Donald Trump's threat of additional tariffs on BRICS countries, Nasir stressed that Indonesia will not be affected by a 10% tariff imposed on countries with "anti-American policies".
https://en.antaranews.com/news/364825/indonesia-denies-brics-summit-targets-us-after-trump-tariff-threat?utm_source=antaranews&utm_medium=desktop&utm_campaign=popular_rightJapan is considering revising its response to a US proposal for swift negotiations on tariffs, following South Korea's plan to intensify talks and potentially extend a grace period on implementing reciprocal tariffs. The US has proposed an August 1 deadline, while South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has criticized the 30% tariff rate as unjustified given that most US goods enter South Africa with no tariffs.
https://www.tbsnews.net/worldbiz/usa/japan-south-korea-face-25-tariffs-trump-ramps-trade-war-letters-leaders-1183226Japan's chief tariff negotiator Ryosei Akazawa stated that he feels no relief after US President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on Japanese goods starting August 1. Akazawa spoke with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick over the phone, indicating that negotiations will be challenging due to Trump's tough leadership style. Japan is seeking an agreement acceptable to both countries, but did not repeat its previous demand for the US to eliminate all existing tariffs as a precondition.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/07/08/economy/japan-stands-ground-us-tariff/Japan plans to intensify negotiations with the US over a comprehensive trade agreement, aiming for a package deal that could alleviate tensions between the two nations. Taro Kono, Japan's Trade Minister, is set to meet with his US counterpart, Katherine Tai, to discuss key issues such as tariffs and agricultural products. The talks are expected to focus on finding mutually beneficial solutions to resolve outstanding disputes and pave the way for a more substantial trade pact.
https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250708/p2g/00m/0na/042000cLeaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Indonesia, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Belarus, Cuba, and Vietnam gathered to discuss global health, climate challenges, and COP30 in Brazil. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva warned that denial and unilateralism are hindering progress on these issues, citing accelerated global warming and its impact on tropical forests. He emphasized the need for emerging economies to access and develop technologies to participate in value chains, highlighting health inequalities that disproportionately affect low-income countries.
https://africanews.com/2025/07/08/brics-summit-ends-on-health-issues-and-role-of-global-south-countries/Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev has expressed concerns about the growing influence of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) in light of US President Donald Trump's threat to impose a 10% tariff on countries that support the association.
https://www.fakti.bg/en/world/984332-dmitry-medvedev-after-trump-s-threats-we-are-on-the-right-trackPakistan's Ambassador Iftikhar emphasized the need for concrete actions against terrorist groups operating on Afghan soil, citing Afghanistan as a serious threat to regional peace and security. The ambassador highlighted that groups like Daesh, Al-Qaeda, TTP, and Baloch militant groups pose a significant risk, with TTP being the largest UN-designated terrorist group in Afghanistan, boasting around 6,000 fighters.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1327095-afghanistan-must-not-become-breeding-ground-for-terrorists-pakistan-tells-unSouth Korean Ambassador Park hopes for continued cooperation with Japan under President Lee Jae-myung, who took office last month. He advocates for more frequent "shuttle diplomacy" between leaders to strengthen ties. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi emphasized the importance of Japan and South Korea working together as partners in addressing global challenges.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/07/08/japan/politics/ishiba-south-korea-gratitude/