China said BRICS does not seek confrontation or target any country after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened a new 10 percent tariff.

President Trump said the U.S. would impose higher charges on imports from countries that follow the "anti-American policies" of major emerging economies including Brazil, China and Russia. "Any Country aligning themselves with the Anti-American policies of BRICS,

Beijing said the grouping is an important platform for cooperation between emerging markets and developing countries. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.