WASHINGTON -- The U.S. is pushing Group of Seven countries to take joint action against China if Beijing engages in economic coercion against the group's partners, Nikkei has learned.
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U.S. calls for joint G-7 action to prevent China's economic bullying
Revealing steps such as tariff hikes in advance meant to dissuade Beijing
The U.S. hopes that preparing countermeasures against Chinese economic coercion will make Beijing think twice against taking such steps.
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