President Trump on Wednesday announced new “major sanctions” will be imposed on North Korea in response to its latest missile test.
The president revealed the move after speaking with Chinese President Xi Jinping, who has come under pressure from Trump to isolate Pyongyang further over its nuclear program.
“Just spoke to President XI JINPING of China concerning the provocative actions of North Korea,” Trump tweeted. “Additional major sanctions will be imposed on North Korea today. This situation will be handled!”
Just spoke to President XI JINPING of China concerning the provocative actions of North Korea. Additional major sanctions will be imposed on North Korea today. This situation will be handled!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 29, 2017
The White House did not immediately respond to questions about the nature of the sanctions.
