The Central Asian nation, rich in critical minerals, is deepening its ties to China but does relatively little trade with the United States.

The recent announcement by President Donald Trump to impose a 10% tariff on countries aligning with BRICS' anti-American policies has sparked strong reactions from China and Russia.

As the August 1 deadline for new tariffs looms, the global community watches closely. The BRICS nations, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, have emerged as vocal critics, rejecting the notion of a U.