Russia accuses US of imposing a "full scale trade war"; Trump claims Congress is infringing his powers

Russia accuses US of imposing a “full scale trade war”; Trump claims Congress is infringing his powers

Thursday, August 3rd 2017 - 07:32 UTC

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United States president Donald Trump grudgingly signed into law new sanctions against Russia on Wednesday, a move Moscow said amounted to a full-scale trade war and an end to hopes for better ties with the Trump administration. Congress overwhelmingly approved the legislation last week, passing a measure that conflict with the Republican president's desire to improve relations with Moscow. Read full article

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Brit Bob
Didn't the Russians seize the Crimea?

Russia/Ukraine – Crimea (If it ever went to court Russia would lose).
As successor states to the Soviet Union, both Ukraine and Russia are signatories to the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE). Adopted in Helsinki in 1975, the document sought to promote détente during an era of Cold War geopolitical tensions in Europe.

For relevant facts (1 page)
Gibraltar – Helsinki Accord 1975 https://www.academia.edu/32824301/Gibraltar_-Helsinki_Accord_1975 (1 page)

In the same respect, Spain's claim to Gibraltar has also been signed away.
Aug 03rd, 2017 - 08:29 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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:o))
REF: “Trump claims Congress is infringing his powers”:

Is The GREAT Negotiator - Mr. Fix-It ALL - whining now? :o))
Aug 03rd, 2017 - 11:45 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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