Lavrov Highlights Shift in Global Power Toward Emerging Economies
Sergey Lavrov is Russia’s foreign minister and he spoke at the fifth Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkey on Saturday.
He said the global balance has tilted toward emerging economies such as China and India. He blamed the shift largely on US policies and actions.
Key points from the speech
Lavrov declared that the foundations of globalization driven by the United States had “come to an end.” He said the trend began during the Biden administration. He added that President Trump’s tariff campaign accelerated that decline.
US tariff measures
Mr. Trump imposed a raft of new trade tariffs after returning to office last year. This year the levies evolved into a 10 percent universal rate on nearly all imports to the United States. They replaced country-specific reciprocal tariffs after a February ruling by the Supreme Court.
White House remarks
President Trump delivered remarks on tariffs at the White House on April 2, 2025. Photos of the event were circulated by Reuters.
Implications and warnings
Lavrov highlighted a shift in global power toward emerging economies. He warned that ushering in a new multipolar world would bring its own diplomatic and economic challenges.
Mentioned emerging economies
- China
- India
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