US says it is ready to use force against North Korea. Trump questions China’s trade relations

The United States has warned it was ready to use force “if we must” to stop North Korea’s nuclear missile program but said it preferred global diplomatic action against Pyongyang for its test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).

Key points:

• US to propose new UN sanctions on North Korea “in the coming days”
• Analysts say a missile tested by North Korea could put Alaska in range
• China’s trade with North Korea grew 37.4 percent in the first quarter this year

Speaking to the United Nations Security Council, US ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley said North Korea’s actions were “quickly closing off the possibility of a diplomatic solution” and the US was prepared to defend itself and its allies.

“One of our capabilities lies with our considerable military forces. We will use them if we must, but we prefer not to have to go in that direction,” Ms Haley said.

She said the US would propose new UN sanctions on North Korea “in the coming days” and warned Washington was prepared

Source: US says it is ready to use force against North Korea, as Donald Trump questions China’s trade relations – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)