President Donald Trump said that any countries aligning with the “anti-American" policies of the BRICS group of nations would face additional levies on imports.

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,

The president said the levy will apply to "any country aligning themselves with the Anti-American policies of Brics".