<sod >Mr Trump has not indicated whether or not he will veto the bill, which reduces his power to relieve sanctions on Russia.< eod>< sod > Berlin has deemed the penalties âillegal extraterritorial sanctions against European companies". House and Senate leaders arrived at an agreement on the bill on Thursday, meaning it will likely be taken up by the Senate before their August recess. US President Donald Trump has not indicated whether or not he will veto the bill, which reduces his power to relieve sanctions on Russia. Anthony Scaramucci, the white house communications director, suggested on CNN that the Presidnet may veto the measure in an attempt to "negotiate an even tougher deal against the Russians" himself.< eod>