# Trump Sanctions Won't Break ICC, Adviser Says

> ICC special adviser claims U.S. sanctions won't undermine court's resilience.
- Title: Trump Sanctions Won't Break ICC, Adviser Says · Nikkei Asia
- Summary: ICC special adviser claims U.S. sanctions won't undermine court's resilience. ICC special adviser Claus Kress says U.S. sanctions won't break the court if…
- Keywords: claus kress, international criminal court, us sanctions, japan, germany, crime of aggression, icc prosecutor, news, business, world, Trump, Sanctions
- Source: Nikkei Asia — https://asia.nikkei.com/editor-s-picks/interview/trump-sanctions-will-not-break-the-icc-court-s-special-adviser-declares
- Published: 2026-10-10T09:31:30+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: claus kress, international criminal court, us sanctions, japan, germany, crime of aggression, icc prosecutor, news, business, world
## ICC Special Adviser
Claus Kress, special adviser on the crime of aggression to the ICC prosecutor, says U.S. sanctions won't break the court if key allies remain steadfast.
## Key Allies Needed
Support from Japan and Germany could determine the ICC's resilience after U.S. sanctions were imposed.
## Call for Unity
Kress urges unity among major countries to sustain the court despite U.S. sanctions.
## Key takeaway

ICC special adviser Claus Kress says U.S. sanctions won't break the court if key allies like Japan and Germany stay supportive.