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Trump Claims Victory as India Bows to U.S. Tariff Demands—But BRICS Alliance Still Fractured

EDITOR'S NOTES

When Donald Trump says “they’ve already agreed,” what he really means is “the pressure campaign worked.” But don’t mistake this latest development for a sign of global cooperation. India’s so-called tariff rollback—if true—isn’t about diplomacy. It’s a survival move within a collapsing global trade framework. BRICS, once touted as the rising alternative to the West, is showing serious cracks, and Trump is using the chaos to reshape the global trade order on his terms. But here’s what the media won’t tell you: these shake-ups don’t strengthen the system—they expose just how fragile and transactional it’s become.

Eric Blair May 7, 25

Trump Takes Credit for India’s Tariff Surrender

In yet another Oval Office media blitz, President Donald Trump declared that India has agreed to eliminate tariffs on a slate of American goods—including auto parts, steel, and pharmaceuticals. "They’ve already agreed. They would have never done that for anybody else but me,” he boasted to reporters Tuesday morning.

This so-called “zero-for-zero” deal comes amid broader negotiations for a comprehensive trade pact between the two nations, triggered after Trump slapped a blanket 10% tariff on all foreign imports in what he calls a push for “balanced trade.” While the claim of a done deal is headline-ready, Indian officials have not confirmed Trump’s statement. For now, the two countries remain locked in talks.

India’s Double Play: UK Deal Signed, US Deal Pending

The timing of Trump’s statement coincides with India finalizing a free trade agreement with the United Kingdom—a deal that’s been three years in the making. According to the BBC, the pact will cut export taxes on Indian-made clothing while opening the British market to Indian goods, including automobiles.

India playing both sides of the chessboard—cozying up to the UK while allegedly conceding to Trump—hints at deeper geopolitical realignment. With BRICS faltering and global markets fragmenting, New Delhi may be hedging its bets on Western partnerships, even at the cost of internal cohesion within the BRICS bloc.

Where’s China? Still in the Crosshairs

Notably absent from Trump's “open for business” mantra is India’s BRICS partner, China. Trade tensions with Beijing remain white-hot, with tariffs now surpassing 140% on Chinese imports. Trump claimed Tuesday that his administration “could sign 25 deals right now,” but aside from the India claim, nothing has been finalized.

And let’s be clear: the supposed thaw between the U.S. and India doesn’t mean global trade is healing. It means the era of multilateral deals is over. Trump is reshaping global economics through pressure, not partnership. Countries either fall in line—or fall behind.

What This Really Means: The End of Predictable Trade

Forget global trade norms. This is deal-making by fiat, with geopolitics and ego steering the wheel. India’s willingness to roll back tariffs—if confirmed—proves that even BRICS nations are being squeezed into submission. What’s left is a fragile ecosystem where every nation is scrambling for a better bilateral deal before the rules change again.

For those still holding on to the fantasy of economic stability through globalization, it's time to wake up. The only thing rising faster than tariffs is uncertainty. And the only reliable strategy left is self-reliance.

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