US Senate to Consider Sanctions against China due to Coronavirus

"More than eighty thousand Americans are dead because China could not contain the spread of the virus," Republican Senator Graham said. He introduced a bill authorizing Trump to impose sanctions against Beijing. A bill has been submitted to the US Senate authorizing President Donald Trump to impose sanctions against China for refusing to cooperate in identifying the causes of the coronavirus pandemic. This was stated on Tuesday, May 12, by Republican Senator Lindsey Graham. "I am convinced that China will never cooperate with a serious investigation unless they are made to do so. This tough legislative act will impose sanctions on China until they begin to cooperate with investigators," he said, according to a statement circulated by his press service. Within 60 days, China must provide all the necessary information for an investigation led by the United States, its allies, or UN affiliate. In addition, the Chinese authorities must close "wet markets" and release activists detained in Hong Kong. Otherwise, the United States may freeze Chinese assets, impose a ban on entry for Chinese officials, and prohibit US financial institutions from issuing loans and insuring Chinese enterprises. "More than eighty thousand Americans are dead, and millions today are unemployed because China could not contain and prevent the spread of the virus," the senator said.