After White House clash, Ramaphosa calmly takes down Trump on BRICS tariff threats: ‘Respect that…’

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa publicly rebuked President Trump’s tariff threats against BRICS nations, calling for mutual respect and equality among countries. Ramaphosa urged the world to view BRICS as a positive force for global governance and development, not as a rival to the West. He criticized punitive measures against countries seeking cooperation and progress, insisting that sovereignty and equality should be respected. This latest exchange follows previous high-profile clashes between Ramaphosa and Trump.