The administration of US President Donald Trump is preparing to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), according to a report by the Wall Street Journal citing officials and documents reviewed by the newspaper.
The planned measures would prohibit most transactions with the ICC after a grace period of between six and seven months.
Most transactions could be prohibited
According to the Wall Street Journal, the sanctions would significantly restrict dealings with the international court once the grace period expires.
The newspaper based its report on documents it had reviewed and information from officials.
Report not independently confirmed
Reuters said it was unable to immediately independently verify the Wall Street Journal report.
Further details on the scope of the proposed sanctions or when they could formally be announced were not provided.
Source: CNA
