Advisers to the President of the United States Donald trump is developing restrictive measures against China. On Monday, July 31, reports Politico, citing White house sources.
According to him, the final draft of sanctions against China can be expected this week. In particular, measures may relate to the sphere of trade. It is noted that the occupant of the White house in favour of the introduction of quotas or tariffs on steel imports from China. At the same time, according to Politico, the only sanctions this aspect is not limited.
29 Jul Donald trump wrote on his Twitter that he is “very disappointed” by the omission of China in dealing with the problem of North Korea. “Our previous foolish leaders allowed the Beijing annually earn hundreds of billions of dollars in trade, and while China did nothing for us in the issue with North Korea, just talk,” said he.
According to the American leader, China “can easily solve the problem” of North Korea.
On July 29, the DPRK confirmed the launch of a ballistic missile “And 14”. The North Korean Agency KCNA reported that the test did not pose a threat to neighboring countries, however, is “a stern warning for the United States.”
July 4, Russia and China issued a joint initiative of proposing to the DPRK to declare a moratorium on nuclear tests and missile launches, and South Korea and the United States to refrain from conducting large-scale military exercises. The US ignored this offer, July 8, trump promised to “somehow” solve the situation with the nuclear and missile programs of Pyongyang.
On June 20, the state Department announced that the United States reserves the right to impose sanctions against Chinese citizens and Chinese companies that allegedly assisted North Korea in nuclear development.