BRICS countries should work together toward reforming global governance, said Chinese Premier Li Qiang at the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In response to Trump's threat to impose an additional 10 percent tariffs on BRICS nations, experts from BRICS countries warned tall trade barriers would severely disrupt domestic industries and global supply chains. The BRICS mechanism has proven to be a viable alternative with a multipolar world, offering practical paths toward a more equitable and inclusive international system.