Amidst concerns over his tariff policies, calls are underway for a review of the World Bank's shareholding patterns.
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Updated Sep 1
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What happened
Amidst concerns over his tariff policies, calls are underway for a review of the World Bank's shareholding patterns.
Who's involved
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Part of
BRICS, chaired during its 2026 tenure, demanded greater voice and structural reforms within the IMF and World Bank.Also in this story
- BRICS discussions highlighted the limitations of the bloc due to the Iran conflict and compared the size of its bank to the World Bank.
- BRICS calls for major reforms of Western financial institutions, with India acting as a brake on de-dollarization efforts.
- BRICS expands to include Iran and is seeking alternatives to existing global financial institutions.
- While participating in BRICS, Malaysia has voiced support for reviewing the IMF and World Bank, alongside views that the UN system is outdated and unfair.
The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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BRICS
association of Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates
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World Bank
international financial institution
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- Trump imposed tariffs affecting European interests while Democrats in the House of Representatives sought to end the war in Iran.
- Canadian officials, including Doug Ford, are lobbying against U.S. tariffs imposed by Donald Trump due to potential negative economic impacts.
- Trump's tariff threat caused a market plunge on May 22, 2026.
- Market uncertainty surrounding Trump's trade agenda was noted, involving Deutsche Bank.