Key facts
- The Trump administration is preparing to sanction the International Criminal Court.
- The sanctions would forbid most transactions with the ICC after a grace period of six to seven months.
- The Wall Street Journal reported the news on Sunday, citing officials and documents.
The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), according to a Sunday report by The Wall Street Journal. Citing officials and documents viewed by the newspaper, the report indicated that the sanctions would prohibit most transactions with the ICC following a grace period of six to seven months. Reuters could not immediately verify the report.