Trump Administration Prepares to Sanction the International Criminal Court, WSJ Reports
The sanctions would bar most transactions with the court after a six- to seven-month grace period, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
- The Trump administration is preparing to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, with measures forbidding most transactions after a grace period of six to seven months.
- Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant received ICC arrest warrants in 2024 over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza, prompting this wider sanctions campaign by the Trump administration.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in July the administration would dismantle the court "brick by brick" if necessary. Washington has already sanctioned former chief prosecutor Karim Khan and ICC president Tomoko Akane.
- Officials said measures could be finalized this week during the United Nations General Assembly. The European Union has considered activating its Blocking Statute to shield European businesses from United States sanctions.
- Rubio argued that the ICC's pursuit of non-member officials creates a dangerous precedent for the United States. Neither the United States nor Israel belongs to the ICC, though Japan and European governments have pledged protection.
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Trump Administration Prepares Sweeping ICC Sanctions That Could Cut Court Off From Dollar System, Report Says
The Trump administration is reportedly preparing sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court itself, potentially restricting most US dollar transactions after an expected grace period, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Trump administration prepares sanctions against International Criminal Court, sources say
WASHINGTON, Sept 20 - President Donald Trump's administration has prepared sanctions against the entire International Criminal Court and plans to announce them soon, two sources familiar with the matter said, a move that would step up its attack on the global tribunal that prosecutes war crimes and genocide worldwide. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Trump administration prepares to sanction ICC, WSJ reports
Trump administration prepares to sanction ICC, WSJ reports The Trump administration is preparing to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing officials. The sanctions would forbid most transactions with the ICC after a grace period of six to seven months, the report said, citing documents viewed by the Journal. Just days after he assumed power in late January 2025, President Donald …
Measures aim to prohibit broad transactions with tribunal after it issued arrest warrants for Israeli officials over alleged war crimes, reports US media
The sanctions will prohibit most transactions with the International Criminal Court after a grace period of six to seven months.
Donald Trump's administration is preparing extensive sanctions against ISS, which can prohibit most court transactions and limit its access to the dollar system.
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