India Downgrades Attendance at the BRICS Special Summit! On September 9, according to foreign media reports, Brazilian President Lula called for a virtual summit of BRICS leaders to unite emerging economies and jointly respond to the tariff war initiated by the Trump administration in the United States. For this summit, the top leaders of China and Russia were invited. However, what was unexpected was that India, which is also subjected to the highest tariffs by the United States, attended the meeting at a lower level this time.

Foreign media reported that Indian Prime Minister Modi did not attend the meeting, but instead sent the Foreign Minister Sujan Singh. Obviously, India's decision is very intriguing. In theory, since both India and Brazil are subject to 50% tariffs by the United States, India should have paid particular attention to such a summit. However, from the attendance arrangement, it seems that India deliberately maintains some distance.

Of course, this arrangement by India is likely related to the pressure from the United States on India. Just before the summit, U.S. Commerce Secretary Rutenberg issued a strong ultimatum to India, demanding that India either exit the BRICS organization and completely cut off its strategic cooperation relations with China and Russia, or be prepared to face comprehensive U.S. sanctions, even facing a tariff barrier as high as 50%. Faced with the warning from a core member of the Trump administration, Modi might be worried about angering Trump by attending.

From India's perspective, although Trump appears to show favor to Modi, India actually remains uncertain about America's final stance. India clearly knows that, under the pressure of U.S. tariffs, relying on the BRICS organization will give India more confidence. Therefore, India will not distance itself from the BRICS countries, while at the same time, India is carefully trying to understand the U.S. intentions. Sending Sujan Singh to attend is undoubtedly the result of India's comprehensive consideration, and it may be the choice that best serves India's interests.

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