The European Commission plans to hit back “within days” at the United States if possible new sanctions against Russia, which could be finalized by the end of the month, are agreed upon and leave European energy and other companies vulnerable to U.S. interference.
The draft U.S. sanctions law would target Russian energy, financial, railways, shipping and metals and mining sectors.
Republican and Democratic lawmakers reached a deal on the sanctions Saturday, and the House of Representatives is due to vote on the bill Tuesday.
According to an internal note prepared for Commissioners, and seen by POLITICO, Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker is particularly concerned …read more
Source: European Voice
