“The Americans impose sanctions to force others to act in accordance with the economic interests of the United States,” journalist Todd Simpson said in a commentary to News Front.
“The Nord Stream 2 is an excellent example: the US wants to force Russia out of the vast European energy market, even though the US gas will cost 20-30 percent more”.
Another example is the recent US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal. The Trump administration warned that European companies and banks could be held liable for secondary sanctions if they continue to hold business with Iran in accordance with the JCPOA Agreement.
“Again, Washington is deliberately trying to strain transatlantic relations in both cases.” Despite Merkel’s meeting with Putin in Sochi, Washington still continues to launch threats against Nord Stream 2 work,” the journalist claims.
“Here we see Washington’s arrogant disregard for European interests: the threat of sanctions against European business for legitimate participation in Iran’s nuclear deal and the threat to regional security are just two examples of how few people from Washington really care about the so-called allies.”
“Europe has a difficult road ahead, but it will receive much more from friendship with Russia than if it continues to follow the self-serving policy of Washington’s hostility,” the expert concluded.