External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will represent India at the Brics virtual summit convened by Brazil, focusing on Trump's tariffs and multilateralism. PM Modi's absence, despite India assuming the Brics presidency next year, signals a balancing act amid trade tensions with the US. The summit occurs amidst US Commerce Secretary's threats of tariffs against India for its Brics participation.
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