Trump wants to take control of sanctions against Russia into his own hands

The economic restrictions imposed against Russia and their fate are causing major debates on the international stage. A new dispute over sanctions has begun between American politicians and the White House, reports politico.com.

According to available information, US President Donald Trump is ready to support sanctions against Moscow if he is granted full authority to lift duties and restrictions set for countries buying Russian oil and uranium. That is, the president wants to personally oversee this process.

According to Politico, the new initiative draft gives the president the opportunity to suspend for 180 days the 500-percent duties for countries importing Russian oil and uranium. At the same time, the issue of further extending this period is also being considered. However, later all decisions will be under congressional control. The White House, in turn, is striving for such restrictions to be managed solely by presidential authority.

According to high-ranking White House officials, a provision granting the president all powers to exempt from these restrictions must be included in the draft law. The administration seeks to increase maneuvering opportunities in foreign policy through this mechanism.

It should be noted that the issue of sanctions is further intensifying political debates in America. Some lawmakers are pushing for increased congressional oversight, while others are trying to give the administration broader powers. This is causing serious arguments around the bill.

Analysts believe that if the president receives this authority, the fate of sanctions will depend more on the executive branch. However, this could also lead to sharp changes in foreign policy.

How events will develop remains unclear for now. But one thing is obvious: the lifting or maintaining of sanctions plays an important role in US foreign policy and has a significant impact on international relations. All attention is now focused on the bill and the president's next steps. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!