Economics
Trump to Sign Russia Sanctions, Avoid Face-Off With Congress
- Legislation restricts president’s ability to lift penalties
- New sanctions also imposed on Iran, North Korea in bill
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President Donald Trump intends to sign legislation passed overwhelmingly by the U.S. House and Senate strengthening sanctions on Russia and giving Congress the power to block him from lifting them.
“President Donald J. Trump read early drafts of the bill and negotiated regarding critical elements of it,” the White House said in a statement released Friday. “He has now reviewed the final version and, based on its responsiveness to his negotiations, approves the bill and intends to sign it.”