The United States President Trump has long been critical of the International Criminal Court. On Friday, the administration announced new sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court in The Hague, severely restricting its operations. Within six months, working with or through U.S. companies will become impossible for the court, impacting nearly all of its functions. This action stems from a longstanding American belief that the court is unnecessary. Journalist Stephanie van den Berg, reporting for Reuters, notes the potential severity, even questioning whether the court will be able to purchase basic supplies like coffee. While judges may resort to older methods like printing documents, European politicians intend to attempt to dissuade the U.S. from proceeding with these measures.