Jan 21, 2025 · Spain is not in BRICS, whose initials stand for Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Spain is a member of NATO, along with the U.S., and of the European Union. Trump erroneously said Spain was in BRICS when a journalist asked him about NATO countries like Spain which don’t meet the NATO minimum of spending 2% of economic output on ...

BRICS is an intergovernmental organization consisting of ten countries ... [192] [193] President Trump would go on to say Spain is a member of BRICS. [194] Joseph Nye writes in January 2025 that BRICS, "as a means of escaping diplomatic isolation, it is certainly useful to Russia". [195]

Jan 21, 2025 · Trump erroneously said Spain was in BRICS when a journalist asked him about NATO countries like Spain which don’t meet the NATO minimum of spending 2% of economic output on defense. Spain ranked ...

1 day ago · The BRICS group comprises founding members Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, along with Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates. Indonesia was accepted as a full member earlier this month. Trump mistakenly included Spain as a member of BRICS during a White House press briefing shortly after his inauguration.

Jan 21, 2025 · On his first day, the president said Spain is a member of the Brics bloc of developing economies, causing some head-scratching and jitters over possible tariffs in Madrid. Spain is not in Brics.

Jan 21, 2025 · Spain spent only 1.28 percent on defense last year, ranking last among NATO's 32 members. Trump also suggested that as a BRICS nation, Spain would be subject to 100 percent tariffs on good ...

Jan 21, 2025 · BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump has apparently confused Spain for a member of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, causing some head-scratching and jitters over possible ...

Jan 21, 2025 · Spanish officials clarified Spain is not in BRICS, emphasizing their strong NATO commitment and alliance with the US. US President Donald Trump mistakenly identified Spain as part of the BRICS bloc, leading to confusion and potential tariff concerns in Madrid.

Jan 22, 2025 · Spain has a meagre contribution to NATO and as a consequence, it could face 100% tariffs from the US, according to President Donald Trump, who unfortunately confused it with a BRICS country.

Jan 17, 2025 · Despite the threat of a trade war with the U.S., economists and analysts tell CNBC that this will not stop BRICS from expanding.