Trump says US studying tougher Russia sanctions law
The US president described the legislation under consideration as 'a very severe bill,' according to TASS.
US President Donald Trump said the United States is studying a tougher sanctions law targeting Russia, describing the legislation as "a very severe bill," according to Russian state news agency TASS.
Trump's comments indicate that the administration is weighing additional punitive measures against Russia, though TASS's brief report did not detail the specific provisions of the bill under consideration or a timeline for any decision.
Limited details available
The report did not specify which sectors of the Russian economy the proposed sanctions would target or whether the legislation originates from Congress or the administration itself.
Sanctions on Russia have remained a recurring point of discussion in US policy debates, with various measures previously imposed in response to Russia's actions in Ukraine and other issues.
TASS did not report any immediate reaction from Russian officials to Trump's characterization of the potential legislation.
Sources
- US studying tougher Russia sanctions law — Trump — TASS (Russia)
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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