US Energy Minister: Trump to resolve 'hellish sanctions' issue after assessing consequences

Donald Trump will make a final decision on the introduction of so-called "hellish sanctions" after receiving a full assessment of possible consequences and compromise options. This was stated by US Energy Minister Chris Wright in an interview with CBS News.

Focus on China and India

According to Wright, the administration's attention is focused primarily on China and India. The minister noted that the president usually postpones such decisions "until the very end" to carefully weigh all factors.

“Він оцінить компроміси” (He will assess the trade-offs), said the minister.

Possible tariff measures

Wright did not rule out that Washington might impose tariffs on China due to its purchase of Russian oil. At the same time, he emphasised that he does not want to "get ahead of the president".

Term of authority

This refers to the law that allows Trump to set tariffs of up to 100% against the largest buyers of Russian energy resources. After signing this document, the US president has one month to either implement the sanctions or provide Congress with an explanation as to why he did not do so. This deadline expires on 18 October.