The economist who coined the acronym BRICS talks about how his original vision evolved
BRICS is an economic alliance that includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa and several other nations. So why has this alliance generated so much animosity from President Trump?
BRICS has drawn the ire of President Trump. That’s the economic alliance that includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. And this week, Trump called BRICS, quote, “anti the United States.” Adrian Ma and Darian Woods over at The Indicator talked to Jim O’Neill, the economist who coined the acronym BRICS, and they discussed his vision.
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