US Readies Broad Sanctions on ICC, Threatening Court's Finances and Operations

The Trump administration is reportedly preparing sweeping sanctions on the International Criminal Court that would bar most US transactions with the ICC after a six-to-seven-month grace period, potentially disrupting the court's finances, IT services, and routine operations, including salaries for American employees. The measures would target the institution itself rather than individuals, signaling a sharp escalation in Washington's stance toward the ICC, which the US has never joined. A formal announcement could come soon as tensions over ICC authority and investigations persist, with other countries reassessing ties to the court.