Group 1 - The rise of the BRICS mechanism highlights the declining global influence of Western countries, with Global South nations moving from the periphery to the core of global governance [1] - Trump's recent threat to impose an additional 10% tariff on countries aligning with "anti-American policies" signals a direct confrontation with the BRICS mechanism [1][3] - The definition of "anti-American policies" is subjective and can be manipulated by the U.S. to suppress dissenting nations, as seen in the criticism of U.S. tariffs by BRICS nations [3] Group 2 - Trump's tariff strategy aims to isolate BRICS countries and deter other nations from joining this cooperative framework, despite the recent successful BRICS summit in Brazil [5] - India's unexpected support for the joint statement at the BRICS summit indicates a strategic shift towards collaboration within the BRICS framework to counter U.S. pressure [5] - The U.S. tariff threats are part of a broader defense of dollar hegemony, while BRICS initiatives like local currency settlements challenge the dominance of the dollar [7] Group 3 - The successful BRICS summit and India's changing stance signal a united response from the Global South against unilateralism, potentially leading to a new international balance [7]