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 ...

2 days ago · BRICS 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.

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 ...

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 · Spain is not in Brics. It is an acronym for Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Mr Trump erroneously said Spain was in Brics when a journalist asked him about Nato countries like...

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.

Dec 12, 2024 · As BRICS grows in both membership and global sway, its expansion comes with divisions among its members old and new on how to set the stage for a revised world order. BRICS leaders pose before...

Feb 1, 2024 · Brics countries include major world powers, such as China and Russia, and countries which are influential on their continent, such as South Africa and Brazil. The expanded group has a combined...