The Kremlin has reiterated that the BRICS group—comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—is not directed against any third countries, following U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of a potential 10% tariff on products from countries aligned with what he described as "anti-American policies." Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov emphasized that BRICS is not an anti-American alliance and that its agenda contains no anti-American components. Ryabkov also stated that Russia can withstand potential future U.S. sanctions and urged the United States to resolve tariff disputes through dialogue rather than threats or manipulation. The Kremlin's statements come amid heightened tensions after Trump's tariff threat, aiming to clarify that BRICS cooperation is not intended to harm other nations.