EPA Donald Trump is reportedly planning on selling aircrafts to Bahrain

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The President reportedly told Congress about his plans to sell the aircraft to the Arab monarchy. Up to 23 engines and other related equipment will be included in the sale.

Congress was informed of the sale back in September 2016 by Barack Obama’s administration but was rubbished due to human rights concerns. However Trump has separated the issue of human rights from the sale in a bid to seal the deal. The latest notice will give Congress an extra 40 days to review, the a formal notice will be given to Congress as needed by the Arms Export Control Act, then licences would be agreed for the sale.

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Lockheed Martin has refused to comment on the sale. It comes after Nigel Farage claimed Britain could strike a trade deal with the US if Brussels bureaucracy did not stand in its way.

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