CNN: Trump says UN North Korea sanctions are 'not a big deal'
Washington (CNN)President Donald Trump and congressional lawmakers signaled on Tuesday that more steps need to be taken to rein in North Korea's rapidly developing nuclear program despite the United Nations Security Council's unanimous vote to pass additional sanctions on the rogue nation.
Trump noted the 15-0 United Nations vote during a meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, but said they are "just another very small step, not a big deal" and suggested that he doesn't know "if it has any impact."
Trump added that the sanctions pale in comparison to "what ultimately will have to happen" to North Korea.
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WNU Editor: These sanctions are a big deal .... and an accomplishment that was not expected a few months ago.
Update #1: The U.S. is warning to both Russia and China .... Trump officials call out China, Russia for helping N. Korea evade sanctions (The Hill).
Update #2: Russia and China are issuing their own warning .... China and Russia Warn the U.S. Not to Seek North Korean Regime Change (Bloomberg).
More News On President Trump'S Remarks On U.N. North Korea Sanctions And The Response Of US Lawmakers'
North Korea sanctions 'nothing compared to what will have to happen': Trump -- Reuters
Trump: North Korea sanctions 'small step,' warns of more -- Washington Post
Trump: North Korea sanctions 'nothing' compared to 'what ultimately will have to happen' -- Chicago Tribune/AP
Mnuchin Threatens More Sanctions on China Over North Korea -- Bloomberg
US lawmakers want 'supercharged' response to North Korea nuclear tests -- Reuters
US Lawmakers Ask 'What's Next?' After Latest UN North Korea Sanctions -- Voice of America
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