more-inThe European Union hit out at the United States on Wednesday after an overwhelming vote by the House of Representatives to impose new sanctions on Russia left President Donald Trump facing a tough call. It now heads to the Senate before Mr. Trump faces the tricky choice of whether to veto the Bill, opposed by the White House and considerably constrains his ability to lift the penalties. Key among the provisions is one that handcuffs Mr. Trump by complicating any unilateral efforts to ease sanctions against Moscow in future. “Left unchecked, Russia is sure to continue its aggression,” House Foreign Affairs Committee chairman Ed Royce said, applauding the Bill’s backing. Despite initially opposing the Bill, Mr. Trump appears to have few options in the face of near-total consensus in Congress, with a decision likely due by mid-August.

Source: The Hindu July 26, 2017 16:18 UTC