President Donald Trump’s threat to impose new tariffs on India over its participation in the BRICS forum puts New Delhi in a tough position as it races to finalize a favorable trade deal with the US.

President Donald Trump said at least seven countries can expect tariff letters on Wednesday morning, as he ramped up pressure on nations to strike deals with the United States by saying his new August 1 deadline would not be extended.

President Donald Trump said on Sunday that any country aligned with the “anti-American” BRICS organization would face an additional 10% tariff as the administration prowls the world for deals. BRICS is a group of major nations,