China Responds to Trump’s Threats Against BRICS
China has responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose an additional 10% tariff on countries supporting BRICS policies, according to a report by webangah News Agency citing Mehr News Agency and Newsweek.
Mao Ning, spokesperson for China’s Foreign Ministry, stated: “BRICS is a vital platform for cooperation among emerging markets and developing nations.” She emphasized that the bloc promotes “open, inclusive, and mutually beneficial collaboration” rather than confrontation, targeting no specific country.
The Chinese diplomat reiterated Beijing’s longstanding stance against U.S. tariff hikes: “Trade wars have no winners, and protectionism leads nowhere.” This follows Trump’s post on his social media platform Truth Social, where he warned: “Any nation aligning with BRICS’ anti-American policies will face a 10% tariff penalty-no exceptions.” The U.S.president provided no clarification on what constitutes “anti-American policies.”
The 11-member BRICS group-comprising Brazil, Russia, India, china, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE Ethiopia Indonesia and Iran-is currently holding its 17th summit in Brazil’s capital. Notably recent talks between Washington and Beijing resulted in eased U.S restrictions in exchange for accelerated Chinese exports of rare earth minerals.
At its latest meeting BRICS condemned both Western tariff escalations and military actions by the U.S Israel against Iran.
