By Simon Nare
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on the BRICS bloc to strengthen and diversify trade and investment across Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Europe, amid escalating trade tensions with the United States.
Addressing a virtual BRICS meeting on Monday, Ramaphosa called for a coordinated and consolidated response to what he described as a shifting geopolitical crisis.
He urged the need for greater collaboration within the bloc as tensions with the U.S. intensify, with President Donald Trump maintaining his stance on imposing tariffs.
“I strongly believe that when BRICS countries unite in solidarity to co-create solutions, we unlock tangible mutual benefits for BRICS members and the broader Global South,” said Ramaphosa.
Ramaphosa said the global village is experiencing seismic shifts in trade, presenting both challenges and opportunities in the reordering of the global economy.
He highlighted a transition from a unipolar to a multipolar world, marked by intensifying competition
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