EAM Jaishankar Advocates for Free Trade at BRICS Amid U.S. Tariff Tensions

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, at a BRICS trade meeting, urged against trade barriers, emphasizing that BRICS nations should lead by example in promoting sustainable trade. This statement comes in response to the U.S. imposing a 50% tariff on Indian goods, a move recently deemed unlawful by a U.S. appeals court. Jaishankar's call for open trade aligns with broader efforts within BRICS to counter protectionism and enhance economic cooperation, despite existing investment restrictions among member states.