500% Tariffs on BRICS Nations? US Prepares to Get Tough in 2026

Washington sharpens its economic knives. The specter of 500% tariffs now looms over BRICS trading partners as the US signals a dramatic policy shift for 2026.

The New Trade War Calculus

Forget incremental hikes—this potential move represents a five-fold multiplier on existing duties. It targets the economic bloc's core export channels, aiming to recalibrate global trade flows by brute force. Analysts whisper about supply chain chaos and retaliatory measures brewing in capitals from Brasília to Beijing.

Markets Brace for Impact

Commodity traders are already running scenarios. Such a tariff wall doesn't just tax goods; it taxes stability, potentially sending shockwaves through currency markets and inflation metrics worldwide. It's the kind of headline that makes central bankers reach for the antacid—a classic case of political calculus overriding economic sanity.

The move underscores a stark reality: when diplomacy falters, the ledger becomes the weapon of choice. The coming months will test whether punitive economics can achieve what dialogue could not.

BRICS Countries May Face 500% Tariffs Next: Trump’s Bill Gets Stricter on Russian Oil Procurement

While the new bill does not directly target BRICS, they are the sole contenders to receive a 500% tariffs. The bill states that TrumpThe move WOULD shatter the BRICS alliance and wreak havoc on its import and export sectors.

The reasoning for the 500% tariffs, which could affect BRICS countries, is that the oil procurement helps Russia aid the war against Ukraine.wrote Senator Lindsey Graham on X.