Former US President Donald Trump previously stated that he might… (санкция · трамп · сша)
Former US President Donald Trump previously stated that he might reimpose sanctions against Russia in light of falling oil prices. Dudaков believes that the Trump administration could again attempt to use sanctions as a tool of pressure on Russia.
Consensus
- The U.S. administration may reconsider or lift some anti-Russian sanctions.
- The fall in oil prices due to the Iran agreement could influence this decision.
- Sanctions on Russia have been imposed by both presidential directives and congressional acts.
- The ongoing conflict in Ukraine remains a major obstacle to easing sanctions.
Points of divergence
- The Trump administration may use sanctions as a tool of pressure on Russia again now that oil prices are falling. — vm
- The AmCham executive director believes that the U.S. could lift some sanctions 'any day' if the president chooses to do so. — vedomosti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Americanist Dudakov Revealed What Trump's Words About Sanctions Against Russia Hide — Вечерняя Москва
- AmCham Reveals Which Anti-Russian Sanctions Could Be Lifted 'As Early as Tomorrow' — Ведомости