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President Trump says BRICS is a "little group…fading out fast."

President Trump has publicly characterized BRICS as a group that would not last long if it formed meaningfully and has criticized it as a threat to the U.S. Dollar, describing it in dismissive terms consistent with calling it a 'little group fading out fast.'

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Verified July 19, 2025
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The input claim attributes to President Trump a statement that BRICS is a 'little group…fading out fast. ' While the exact quoted phrase does not appear verbatim in the available sources, multiple credible reports confirm that Trump has repeatedly expressed dismissive views about BRICS. He has described the group as aligned with 'anti-American policies' and threatened additional tariffs on countries joining or supporting BRICS.reuters.comreuters.comTrump says BRICS would end quickly if they ever form in a meaningful waycnbc.comcnbc.comTrump says countries aligning with BRICS bloc will face extra 10% tariff

In one Reuters article, Trump is quoted saying BRICS would end quickly if it ever formed in a meaningful way, which aligns closely with the notion of the group fading or not lasting.cnbc.comcnbc.comTrump says countries aligning with BRICS bloc will face extra 10% tariff Trump's rhetoric also includes claims that BRICS aims to undermine the U.S. Dollar's dominance. These statements collectively support the characterization of BRICS as a 'little group fading out fast' in terms of Trump's dismissive tone and skepticism about its longevity and impact.

However, since the exact phrase is not directly sourced, the claim is mostly true rather than fully true. The context includes ongoing geopolitical tensions and tariff threats from Trump toward BRICS members, reflecting his adversarial stance. Alternative perspectives from BRICS members emphasize their cohesion and shared interests, contrasting with Trump's dismissal.

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Trump says BRICS would end quickly if they ever form in a meaningful way

reuters.com
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Trump says countries aligning with BRICS bloc will face extra 10% tariff

cnbc.com
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Donald Trump reiterates warning! BRICS countries, including India, to be charged...

timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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