Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva made a clear reference to Donald Trump when he said on Monday: “The world has changed. We don't want an emperor”.

Host Brazil criticises US president as being ‘very irresponsible’ for vowing extra levies on states aligned to the group

Leaders of the BRICS group of emerging economies meeting for their annual summit had hoped to downplay any differences with the U.S. But even a toned down group proclamation drew the ire of President Trump.