UNITED NATIONS (AP) – The United States has circulated a draft resolution that would impose new sanctions on North Korea following its first test of an intercontinental ballistic missile, two U.N. diplomats said Monday.
The proposed resolution has been circulated to North Korea’s closest ally and main trading partner, China, as well as the three other permanent members of the U.N. Security Council – Russia, Britain and France, the diplomats said, speaking on condition of anonymity because consultations have been private.
The spokesman for the U.S. Mission to the United Nations said he had “no comment” on the report.
North Korea’s successful test launch of an ICBM last week was a milestone in its long-term effort to build a missile with a nuclear warhead capable of reaching the United States. President Donald Trump searched for consensus with Asian allies Saturday on how to counter what he called the “menace” of North Korea.
U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley told the Security Council last Wednesday that the United States is prepared to use military force to defend the country and its allies against a North Korean ICBM if necessary, but she said the Trump administration prefers to use its clout in international trade to address the growing threat.