Group 1 - The BRICS summit held on September 8 aims to discuss the impact of US tariff policies on member countries, particularly Brazil and India, which face tariffs as high as 50% on their goods [1][2] - The summit will also address the need for reform in international organizations like the WTO and the UN Security Council, as well as propose peace initiatives regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the Gaza situation [2] - Brazil's President Lula emphasizes the importance of the summit in the context of questioning US economic hegemony and promoting a multipolar world [3] Group 2 - The summit will explore ways to enhance internal trade among BRICS nations, including the potential use of local currencies, which may raise concerns in the US [2] - Brazil is taking a cautious approach to avoid giving the US any leverage, focusing on multilateralism and exploring new business opportunities [3] - Lula's "Sovereign Brazil Plan" aims to strengthen trade relations with BRICS countries without retaliating against the US, highlighting a shift towards diversifying trade partnerships [3]