Group 1 - The BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro is seen as a platform for member countries to deepen trade relations without relying on the US dollar, which is perceived as an "anti-American policy" by Washington [1] - Trump expressed his discontent on social media, stating that any country joining the "anti-American route" of BRICS will face an additional 10% tariff [3] - Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov highlighted a significant increase in the number of countries with high government debt-to-GDP ratios, from 22 to nearly 60 [3] Group 2 - Lavrov pointed out that countries are spending more on debt repayment than on economic investment, with the US being a notable example, having a debt exceeding $37 trillion [4] - The credibility of the US dollar as a reliable payment method has been undermined, with its recent performance against major currencies being the worst in half a century [5] - The ongoing debate over raising the US debt ceiling may lead to the emergence of a third major political party in the US, an initiative proposed by Elon Musk [5]
特朗普威胁对金砖国家加征新关税,拉夫罗夫提及美国巨额债务