
What's the truth behind Trump's claim that BRICS is broken up?
BRICS in 2009 had a cumulative GDP of Int$19,611 billion. With South Africa joining the group next year, the combined GDP expanded to Int$22,234 billion. With the addition of four more countries, especially Iran and Egypt, the group's GDP significantly jumped to Int$72,183 billion in 2024.Another massive addition took place in 2025 when Indonesia joined the group and the GDP swelled to Int$82,056 billion. The International Monetary Fund estimates that the group's combined GDP will rise to Int$110,979 billion by 2030.Narrowing gap in exports shareBRICS is now closing the gap in global exports with G7 countries. The gap in the global exports' share of the current BRICS nations and that of G7 nations was 19.3 percentage points in 2009, which narrowed down to a mere 9.6 percentage points in 2024, World Bank data showed.Besides the BRICS nations, Thailand will also attend the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro. This shows the increasing interest of the Global South in cooperating with BRICS. This is not the first time Thailand has joined the BRICS Summit. It first participated in 2017. The Thai government has said that it reaffirms its commitment to deeper cooperation with BRICS, especially in economic development, sustainability, and innovation.Meanwhile, the 2025 BRICS Summit includes discussions about global health cooperation; trade, investment, and finance; climate change; artificial intelligence; governance; multilateral peace system and security architecture; and institutional development. Brazil has planned close to 120 events during the course of its chairship in 2025.- EndsTune InMust Watch
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