During a press briefing in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump mistakenly referred to Spain as a member of the BRICS nations, which currently include Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Despite being part of the European Union, Spain is not a member of the BRICS coalition, which has expanded to include countries like Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the UAE. Trump's comments come amidst his signing of various executive orders, including economic measures concerning tariffs on BRICS nations, showcasing a notable gap in geopolitical awareness.
When a reporter in the Oval Office asking about economic relations mentioned Spain, Trump replied: 'They're a BRICS nation, Spain. You know what a BRICS nation is? You'll figure it out.'
The BRICS bloc, originally coined by economists in the early 2000s, has long been established as a five-member club, which does not include Spain.
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