The Trump administration has imposed sweeping new sanctions on the International Criminal Court as part of its campaign to dismantle the tribunal that the US believes has become politicised and attempted to unfairly and illegally prosecute Americans and Israelis on war crimes charges.

AMSTERDAM, Oct 9 - The Trump administration imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court on Friday, hours after one of its former judges won the Nobel Peace Prize, putting Washington on a diplomatic collision course with European allies. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Trump administration says US ‘doesn’t need’ ICC after accusing court of unfairly targeting Americans for war crime charges

The EU has expressed deep regret over US sanctions on the International Criminal Court.

The Netherlands stands "fully behind the ICC,” and the U.S. sanctions against the court are “highly regrettable,” said Prime Minister Rob Jetten. It is “crucial” that the sanctions do not take effect immediately, Jetten said, as that would provide room for dialogue with the American government. Overall, the functioning of the court will be “seriously affected,” Foreign Minister Berendsen said.

The Netherlands stands "fully behind the ICC,” and the U.S. sanctions against the court are “highly regrettable,” said Prime Minister Rob Jetten. It is “crucial” that the sanctions do not take effect immediately, Jetten said, as that would provide room for dialogue with the American government. Overall, the functioning of the court will be “seriously affected,” Foreign Minister Berendsen said.