U.S. president Donald Trump has apparently confused Spain for a member of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, causing some head-scratching and jitters over possible tariffs in Madrid.

In his remarks after the inaugural address, President Trump threatened BRICS nations with 100% tariffs if they pursue de-dollarisation efforts.

President Donald Trump has again warned that he will impose 100% tariffs against countries of the BRICS bloc, of which India is a part, if they take any steps to replace the U.S. dollar.

President Donald Trump threatens 100% tariffs on BRICS nations over potential 'de-dollarisation' efforts. India balances ties with the US and BRICS while ensuring its economic and strategic interests are preserved.

In a bold statement soon after becoming the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump threatened to impose 100% tariffs on India and the other BRICS countries if they didn’t continue to lessen their reliance on the U.

While signing executive orders in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump was asked by a reporter what “can you expect” from countries in NATO that “spend the least amount,” including France and Spain.

After being sworn in as the 47th US President, Donald Trump met reporters in the Oval Office while signing executive orders where he made this erroneous claim.

Donald Trump has officially begun his presidency in the United States. After his inauguration, the politician signed several urgent decrees. During this task, Trump made a notable error. The new occupant of the White House mistakenly included Spain in the BRICS countries.