The United States imposed 500% tariffs on BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa), raising fears of a global trade war. Stock markets plummeted as investors braced for retaliation and severe supply chain disruptions.
Immediate impacts:
Stocks in the U.S., Europe, and the BRICS are sharply falling.
Oil, gold, and commodities are rising.
Emerging market currencies are weakening; the dollar is strengthening.
Long-term risks: