Trump Announces Global Tariff Letters and 10% BRICS Penalty Starting July 7

President Donald J. Trump announced via Truth Social that the United States will begin issuing official tariff communications to foreign governments on Monday, July 7, 2025, starting at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The announcement is part of a sweeping trade policy realignment under Trump’s “America First” economic doctrine.

The President’s message did not specify which countries would be the first to receive these letters, but emphasized that the policy rollout would occur on schedule and apply globally. This move follows Trump’s continued criticism of multilateral economic blocs and what he calls “anti-American economic collusion.”

10% Tariff Warning to BRICS Supporters

In a follow-up post on Truth Social, Trump issued a direct warning to countries aligning with BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa), stating that such nations will face an automatic additional 10% tariff with no exceptions.

The threat of additional tariffs marks a significant escalation in the Trump administration’s attempt to reassert dominance in global trade and counter the growing influence of BRICS, which recently expanded to include countries like Iran and Egypt.

Diplomatic and economic observers are watching closely for how allies and trading partners respond to the dual policy announcements. Analysts suggest the upcoming letters may contain renegotiation terms or unilateral tariff schedules aimed at enforcing U.S. economic interests more aggressively.

Meanwhile, sources close to USTR officials hinted that deals with India and Japan may be finalized ahead of Monday’s rollout, likely as part of a broader U.S. effort to differentiate friends from foes under the new tariff regime.