'BRICS not anti-USA': China fumes at Trump over 10% tariff threat, calls out US' 'coercion tactics'

China has pushed back against US President Donald Trump's threat to impose an additional 10 per cent tariff on BRICS nations, saying the bloc is not seeking confrontation and warning that tariff measures serve no constructive purpose. Responding to Trump’s remarks, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Monday, “The use of tariffs serves no one,” and reiterated Beijing’s opposition to using tariffs as a means of political pressure. “We oppose tariffs being used as a tool to coerce others,” the ministry added. The statement comes amid renewed rhetoric from Donald Trump, who said that his administration would consider additional tariffs targeting the BRICS group—comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and newly added members like Egypt and the UAE.