China moved to tighten economic pressure on North Korea by implementing a new package of U.N. sanctions Monday, but it simultaneously had a warning for the Trump administration: Don’t spoil our new-found unity by starting a trade war.
The Commerce Ministry announced a ban on imports of iron ore, iron, lead and coal from North Korea effective Tuesday — although China will continue to clear goods that have already arrived in port until Sept. 5.
At the same time, Beijing warned President Trump not to split the international coalition over North Korea by provoking a trade war between China and the United States.
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