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Are U.S. Sanctions on Türkiye Really Ending?

Are U.S. Sanctions on Türkiye Really Ending? WASHINGTON / ANKARA — A viral YouTube video claims the United States has lifted all sanctions on Türkiye. That headline sounds big—but here’s what’s actually happening, in simple, straight talk. President Donald Trump has publicly signaled he’s open to lifting U.S. sanctions connected to Türkiye’s 2019 purchase of

WASHINGTON / İSTANBUL — The United States has asked Turkish drone giant Baykar to localize production on American soil, a move that could recast defense-industrial ties between Washington and Ankara and open new avenues for Turkish-American business, according to statements by Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and multiple reports. Speaking in New York during UN week, Fidan said U.S. officials explicitly invited Baykar—maker of the TB2, Akıncı and next-gen Kızılelma—to establish a manufacturing presence in the U.S., arguing America could benefit from the company’s “advanced technology” while strengthening cooperation with a NATO ally.
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Washington Invites Baykar to Build in America, Resetting U.S.–Türkiye Defense Ties

Washington Invites Baykar to Build in America, Resetting U.S.–Türkiye Defense Ties WASHINGTON / İSTANBUL — The United States has asked Turkish drone giant Baykar to localize production on American soil, a move that could recast defense-industrial ties between Washington and Ankara and open new avenues for Turkish-American business, according to statements by Foreign Minister Hakan

US Lawmakers Float NDAA Amendments Conditioning Arms Sales to Türkiye — What’s Really at Stake
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Understanding CRS R44000: How Congress Sees Türkiye–U.S. Relations

Understanding CRS R44000: How Congress Sees Türkiye–U.S. Relations R44000 is the U.S. Congress’s go-to background report on Türkiye and U.S.–Türkiye relations. It’s written by the Congressional Research Service (CRS)—the nonpartisan research arm of the U.S. legislature—and it’s updated regularly so senators and representatives have the latest facts before they make decisions. Think of it as

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Türkiye in a Rewired Transatlantic Trade System

Türkiye in a Rewired Transatlantic Trade System ANKARA / BRUSSELS — As global commerce shifts from easy integration to a more fragmented, security-driven order, Türkiye is recalibrating how it trades with its two anchor markets, the European Union and the United States. The new baseline is higher, more targeted tariffs—especially in Washington—alongside a premium on

Princeton must retire the Atatürk Professorship
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TC-USA PAC Statement on the Princeton Debate Over the Atatürk Professorship

TC-USA PAC Statement on the Princeton Debate Over the Atatürk Professorship A recent opinion in The Daily Princetonian called for Princeton University to retire its Atatürk Professorship in Ottoman and Modern Turkish Studies. The piece argued that honoring Mustafa Kemal Atatürk — the founder of the Republic of Türkiye — conflicts with Princeton’s values, citing

Congressman Nick Begich
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Building Bridges on Capitol Hill: Rep. Nick Begich (AK)

Building Bridges on Capitol Hill: Rep. Nick Begich (AK) During the RNNC event, Hulya Erol-Garvett, on behalf of TC-USA PAC and the Turkish-American community, introduced herself to Congressman Nick Begich, the freshman representative serving Alaska’s At-Large district. Though early in his tenure, Begich has already secured an influential portfolio of committee assignments that give him

US Lawmakers Float NDAA Amendments Conditioning Arms Sales to Türkiye — What’s Really at Stake
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US Lawmakers Float NDAA Amendments Conditioning Arms Sales to Türkiye — What’s Really at Stake

US Lawmakers Float NDAA Amendments Conditioning Arms Sales to Türkiye — What’s Really at Stake What happened: In late August 2025, several members of the US House introduced amendments to the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) aimed at conditioning or pausing US arms transfers to Türkiye and commissioning new US government assessments tied to

Rep. Ashley Hinson
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Meeting Rep. Ashley Hinson at the NRCC Event

Meeting Rep. Ashley Hinson at the NRCC Event During the recent NRCC gathering in Hot Springs, Virginia, Hulya Erol-Garvett, President of TC-USA PAC, had the opportunity to briefly introduce the organization to Rep. Ashley Hinson, a rising leader in Congress. Hulya noted that this was a valuable chance to explain who TC-USA PAC is, what

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