The President of the United States Donald trump generally supports sanctions against Russia, Iran and North Korea, but is waiting for the final version to Congress. This is stated in received by RIA Novosti the press Secretary of the White house Sarah Sanders.
“The President supports tough sanctions against North Korea, Iran and Russia, the White house is studying a bill of the house of representatives and is awaiting a final legislative package on the table of the President”, — said in a statement.
On Tuesday, July 25, the house of representatives by an overwhelming majority of 419 against three voted for the bill providing introduction of new sanctions against Russia, Iran and North Korea. Then the document must be received in the Senate and then signed by the President.
In the case of a law us companies and individuals will not be allowed to lend to Russian banks for longer than 14 days. Now this term is 90 days. It is also proposed to limit the terms of financing of Russian oil and gas companies — they will set the credit period of 30 days.
The initiative of Washington has caused discontent of the European Union.