Um-e-Kulsoom Shariff
ON THE RECORD · 4 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“While they said unilateral tariffs are condemned and they work against international law, they have not named the US. So India had to keep in mind that it has bilateral trade relations with other countries, and so do others.”
Um-e-Kulsoom Shariff · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-13
The reporter explained that the declaration condemned unilateral tariffs without naming the US, partly due to bilateral trade considerations.
“We’ve seen BRICS countries who have been targeted, be it India, Russia, China, or any other, but they have stayed clear,”
Um-e-Kulsoom Shariff · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-13
An Al Jazeera reporter in New Delhi noted that BRICS countries avoided naming specific nations even on the issue of US tariffs.
“It has pressing issues to address: Trade, finance, technology, energy security, resilient supply chains and climate change. But as the alliance marks its 20th anniversary, the major test is whether its newly expanded membership can further empower the Global South.”
Um-e-Kulsoom Shariff · said 2026-09-12 · reported 2026-09-12
An Al Jazeera reporter outlined the key issues facing the BRICS bloc on its 20th anniversary with newly expanded membership.
“As the host, New Delhi has a delicate balancing act,”
Um-e-Kulsoom Shariff · said 2026-09-12 · reported 2026-09-12
An Al Jazeera reporter described New Delhi's challenge in balancing competing interests as host of the BRICS summit.