Extraordinary BRICS summit seeks to tackle global trade tensions and US tariffs

On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin joined an extraordinary BRICS summit via video link, a virtual meeting convened by Brazil to address growing global concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping trade tariffs.

According to the Kremlin, BRICS leaders discussed expanding cooperation in trade, finance, investment, and more, all while grappling with growing volatility in the global economy.

Trump’s tariffs have shaken…