The construction of Nord Stream 2 (NS2) has been a rollercoaster of a project with many ups and downs for both its proponents and opponents. On Friday, Trump approved sanctions on companies involved in the construction of the project. The move by Washington has been strongly condemned by both Germany and Russia , who see the sanctions as evidence of the Trump administration interfering with their internal affairs. The sanctions mean that the visas of employees can be revoked and assets can be frozen. Allseas, a Dutch-Swiss private company, is going to be significantly affected because it owns considerable assets in the U.S. and the specialized nature of its operations makes it essential for the project. Washington’s risky game The NS2 sanctions are one of the few topics about which both Democrats and Republicans can agree on. President Trump’s quick response regarding the signing into law of the sanctions […]