Xi, Putin Join Virtual BRICS Summit to Address US Tariffs Without Modi

The BRICS countries will hold a virtual summit on September 8, convened by Brazil, to coordinate a collective response to U.S. President Donald Trump's trade tariffs and discuss threats to the multipolar world order. Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the summit and deliver a key speech addressing U.S. trade policies, while Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not attend but will send a senior representative. Russian President Vladimir Putin will also participate via videoconference, according to his press secretary. The agenda includes discussions on the group's involvement in upcoming global events such as the United Nations General Assembly, COP30, and the G20 Summit. Brazil and India, both facing significant U.S. tariffs, are particularly motivated to seek common strategies, with Brazil also pursuing the creation of a currency alternative to the U.S. dollar. The summit aims to strengthen coordination among BRICS members amid economic pressures stemming from Trump's tariff policies.