The remarks came just a day after the US leader said he was close to finalizing a trade deal that New Delhi hopes would give it reprieve from 26 per cent reciprocal tariffs

Trump said Tuesday that India could face an additional 10% tariff alongside other members of Brics — a bloc of emerging economies he has labeled 'Anti-American.'

President Trump accused the BRICS alliance of aiming to undermine the US dollar, warning that member countries would face a 10% tariff. He downplayed the bloc's threat, asserting the dollar's dominance and stating that any challenges would come at a high cost.