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Depends on who you ask. The general feeling in Europe is that treaties signed by the USA (or Russia, China and many more) are basically worthless. I mean, when

Depends on who you ask. The general feeling in Europe is that treaties signed by the USA (or Russia, China and many more) are basically worthless. I mean, when does USA ever ratify treaties into (federal) law, or into the constitution for that matter? Republicans would say "hell no it's our sovereignty", Democrats "maybe", the American courts: "maybe but probably not"

chrisoverzero 4y ago
> […] when does USA ever ratify treaties into (federal) law […] Never. Or immediately, depending on your perspective. Either way, there’s no need for further paperwork. > Treaties to which the United States is a party also have the force of federal legislation […] — https://www.senate.gov/about/powers-procedures/treaties.htm https://www.senate.gov/about/powers-procedures/treaties.htm