American economist Jeffrey Sachs slammed US President Donald Trump for imposing tariffs on India and unifying the BRICs nations with his “stupid moves”.

“The imposition of 25 percent penalty tariffs on India is the 'stupidest tactical move in US foreign policy' for a long time,” Sachs told Russia-backed network RT.

Sachs said that Trump’s tariff decisions led to a flurry of calls between the leaders of BRICS nation within 24-28 hours. “What he did overnight was unify the BRICS countries as never before,” he said.

BRICS is a block five major nations, including Brazil, India, Russia, China and South Africa.

Moreover, he took pot shots at Peter Navarro, who is the counselor to Trump. “I would put him on the list of probably the most incompetent PhD that my former department ever granted,” Sachs said, who earned his PhD from Harvard University.

Sachs said targeting India was a major mistake as the US has been trying to cultivate strategic and diplomatic relations. Washington has also been trying to make New Delhi a counter to China in Asia. However, all the efforts ended overnight because of Trump and this will leave a lasting impact on the ties, Sachs said.

“Even if the 25 percent tariff penalty is removed, India can't trust the US. There is now no ability to have a trusting relationship with the US.”

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