The Trump administration's recent decision to repeal a Biden-era regulation aimed at preventing the misuse of U.S.-made weapons by allies marks a significant shift in foreign policy. The directive, originally intended to ensure compliance with international humanitarian law, required countries receiving American arms to provide assurances against their misuse. The repeal aligns with the Trump administration's 'America First' approach and complicates U.S. relations with allies like Israel as the ongoing conflict with Hamas highlights civilian harm and humanitarian concerns.
The Trump administration has rescinded a Biden-era regulation that sought to ensure American allies don't use U.S.-made weapons in violation of international humanitarian law, current and former officials said Monday.
Biden's memo built on existing laws related to arms transfers, requiring countries acquiring U.S.-made weapons to provide written assurance they would not employ those arms in violation of international humanitarian law.
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