"Sanctions are certainly one tool in the tool box," Psaki told a regular news briefing when asked whether China, the world's largest exporter, could face trade tariffs or sanctions. WATCH | U.S. warns China against helping Russia: U.S. warns China against helping Russia Duration 2:03 The U.S. issued a sharp warning to China on Monday, saying there would be ‘significant consequences’ if Beijing helped Russia evade sanctions imposed over the war in Ukraine. WATCH | China looking to 'save face,' says ex-ambassador: China looking to 'save face' as Russia wages war on Ukraine: former ambassador Duration 6:31 "China is faced with a dilemma," said former Canadian Ambassador to China Guy Saint-Jacques, citing China and Russia's strategic partnership. WATCH | How China could help Russia circumvent sanctions: How China could help Russia in the face of international sanctions Duration 4:19 Faced with major international sanctions, Russia’s cosy trade relationship with China could help it mitigate a huge financial fallout. China has refused to condemn Russia's action in Ukraine or call it an invasion.

Source: CBC News March 19, 2022 05:02 UTC