China assesses Trump's threats to states supporting BRICS

The protectionist actions of U.S. President Donald Trump targeting BRICS member states and their partners are destined to fail, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Mao Ning said, commenting on the White House’s plans to impose 10% tariffs on countries supporting BRICS.

"There are no winners in trade or tariff wars, and protectionism has no future," Mao Ning said.

The Chinese diplomat stressed that Beijing firmly opposes the arbitrary use of tariffs as a tool for coercion and pressure. "This does not advance the interests of any party concerned," she added.

She also reaffirmed that BRICS serves as a key platform for dialogue among emerging economies, "promoting openness, inclusiveness, and mutually beneficial cooperation." 

Mao Ning underlined that the alliance does not intend to provoke inter-bloc rivalry.