Trump had accused the BRICS grouping of developing countries of being anti-American and said each member will face the additional tariff charge with 'no exceptions' after the group flagged concerns about rampant unilateral trade practices in its annual summit.

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,