According to Nikkei Asia, the Japanese edition, Washington is pressing for a united G7 response should Beijing apply economic leverage to any member of the group. The United States is urging its partners to stand together and consider coordinated measures if China uses economic pressure to affect G7 economies or policy directions.
New discussions in Washington emphasize a collective approach. The administration is assessing bills that would raise tariffs and is coordinating with Congress to explore options for a broader stance against China if conditions warrant it. The goal is to ensure that any punitive actions would be timely, targeted, and backed by a coalition that can sustain pressure without disrupting global markets unduly.
Earlier reports indicate that U.S. officials are evaluating each partner’s readiness to impose sanctions on China should Beijing provide support to Russia or otherwise violate existing sanctions. The current focus centers on informal consultations among G7 finance ministers and other senior officials to gauge the level of commitment and potential contours of a sanctions regime. While conversations are ongoing, participants have yet to reach consensus on specific measures or the timeline for implementing them.
In recent developments, Secretary of State Antony Blinken underscored that Washington will not hesitate to act against Chinese firms and individuals who furnish military assistance to Russia or who undermine sanctions. The statement reinforces the administration’s stance that any collective action would be coordinated with allies, aiming to preserve strategic deterrence while maintaining economic stability across the alliance.