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President Trump’s BRICS tariff warning sparks a sharp response from China, escalating trade tensions.
China has pushed back firmly against U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent threat to impose additional tariffs on BRICS nations, calling the move counterproductive and politically coercive. In a strongly worded statement, China’s Foreign Ministry emphasized that BRICS is a platform built on cooperation, inclusivity, and shared global development — not rivalry or confrontation.
Beijing criticized the use of tariffs as a tool for exerting pressure on other nations, warning that such actions “serve no one’s interests” and could destabilize global economic harmony. “We are opposed to any use of trade measures as political weapons,” the ministry said, responding directly to Trump’s recent remarks.
Trump’s latest statement, posted on his Truth Social platform, warned of a 10% additional tariff on imports from any country that aligns with BRICS policies seen as “anti-American.” He wrote, “There will be no exceptions. Any country supporting anti-U.S. agendas within BRICS will face economic consequences.”
The threat followed India’s support of a recent BRICS declaration that took aim at aggressive tariff policies — a move seen by some as a direct challenge to U.S. trade practices. The potential for broader tariffs raises concerns over escalating trade tensions just as BRICS nations expand their membership to include countries like Egypt and the UAE.
China’s response signals a broader resistance to unilateral U.S. trade measures and reflects BRICS’ collective intent to foster a multipolar world order where trade is not weaponized. As the U.S. doubles down on its America-first policies, global observers are watching closely to see how this growing divide between the West and emerging economies plays out.
