US not looking at BRICS as geopolitical rival: White House

The US is not viewing BRICS as a geopolitical rival, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre clarified before the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia. "We're focused on working with partners around the world," she said, emphasising cooperation over competition. Jean-Pierre noted that the US aims to build strong coalitions to achieve shared goals, rather than focusing on rivalry.