‘Tariffs being used as tool of coercion’: China responds to Trump’s threat to Brics

 China has firmly responded to President Trump’s threat of additional tariffs on BRICS nations, asserting that such measures are unproductive and serve no constructive purpose. Beijing emphasized that the BRICS bloc is dedicated to cooperation and inclusive global development, rejecting confrontation and geopolitical rivalry. The Chinese Foreign Ministry reiterated its opposition to using tariffs as a tool for political coercion. China has firmly responded to President Trump’s threat of additional tariffs on BRICS nations, asserting that such measures are unproductive and serve no constructive purpose. Beijing emphasized that the BRICS bloc is dedicated to cooperation and inclusive global development, rejecting confrontation and geopolitical rivalry. The Chinese Foreign Ministry reiterated its opposition to using tariffs as a tool for political coercion.