According to the newspaper, Trump suggested that the bill to give him freedom in deciding on the possible imposition of sanctions or enabled him to be withdrawn from their introduction. In the White House, they refer to the president's constitutional rights to conduct diplomacy. “Each packet of sanctions must provide the President with full flexibility so that he can continue the implementation of his foreign policy,” quotes the US administration representative. The main reason for Trump's pressure is to be The desire to avoid deterioration of relations with Russia, which the president treats as the key purpose of his policy.
The new regulations developed by Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blimenthal are provided for, among others Sanctions against the Russian energy and banking sector and duties in the amount of up to 500 percent. for goods from countries cooperating with Russia in the field of raw materials. At the same time, Graham announced the possibility of introducing exceptions for countries supporting Ukraine. This would allow Excluding European countries still buying Russian raw materials from the highest duties. The republican senator stated that cooperation with the law with the White House, Democrats and the Chamber of Representatives “is still moving forward.”
When asked about the law during a meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Donald Trump admitted that its content requires more accurate recognition. He noted, however, that Congress would have to take into account his position in this matter.
“I will impose additional sanctions on Russia only when I recognize that the war cannot be stopped” – said the president.
Democrats and opposition Republicans
Despite some of the Trump administration activities, some of the Republicans cooperate with the democrats to force voting on the act in the House of Representatives. As one of the democratic congressmen told PAP, the initiative is already gaining the support of most Democrats and some of the Republicans. In the Senate, the situation is more complicated, because the republican management clearly indicates the will to adapt to the president's directives.
