India is trying to shield itself from President Donald Trump’s backlash against BRICS by stressing it has no plans to challenge the US dollar’s global dominance, according to people familiar with the matter.

With New Delhi set to assume the Brics chairmanship in 2026, India needs to differentiate itself from members like China and Russia, who are seeking to build the bloc as an opposition voice to the US

U.S. President Donald Trump hinted that he is close to reaching a deal with India after announcing new reciprocal tariffs on 14 countries, including Japan and South Korea, among others. However, as India is a member of BRICS,