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 […]
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
Trump Hosts Erdoğan as U.S. Signals Possible Shift on F-35s What happened, why it matters, and what to watch next for US–Türkiye relations By TC-USA PAC Editorial WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump welcomed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to the White House, signaling the United States may reconsider its hold on advanced F-35 fighter jet
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
US Imposes 15% Reciprocal Tariff on Turkey—Trade Costs Rise Amid Diplomatic Signal In a significant adjustment to U.S. trade policy, President Donald Trump signed an executive order raising the reciprocal tariff rate on imports from Turkey to 15%, up from the baseline 10%. The measure is set to take effect on August 7, 2025 and
Turkey’s Next-Gen Fighter Jet KAAN Emerges as a Global Defense Contender n a move reshaping the global defense landscape, Turkey’s domestically produced fifth-generation fighter jet—KAAN—is gaining traction as a serious competitor to the U.S.-built F-35 Lightning II, particularly among developing nations seeking advanced but cost-effective air power solutions. The KAAN, developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries
Congressman Pat Harrigan (R-NC-10): Background, Key Issues Military and Entrepreneurial Background Pat Harrigan is a U.S. Representative from North Carolina’s 10th District who brings a notable military and technical background to Congress. A West Point graduate in nuclear engineering, Harrigan served as a U.S. Army infantry officer and Green Beret with deployments to Afghanistan. He
On Behalf of TCUSAPAC: Meeting with Congressmen Estes & Wilson At the recent NRCC event, Hulya, representing TCUSAPAC, had the opportunity to briefly meet with Congressman Ron Estes (KS‑04) and Congressman Joe Wilson (SC‑02), just before their briefing commenced. Congressman Ron Estes (4th District of Kansas) Congressman Ron Estes has represented Kansas’s 4th Congressional District
U.S. Ambassador Barrack Predicts Breakthrough on Turkey’s F‑35 Impasse by Year‑End U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye and special envoy for Syria, Tom Barrack, expressed optimism this week that the long-standing F‑35 fighter jet and CAATSA sanctions disputes may be resolved by the end of 2025 — potentially marking a dramatic turnaround in U.S.–Turkey defense relations. Why
U.S.–Türkiye Strategy on Syria and the SDF: Highlights from Ambassador Barrack’s Briefing 1. No Independent Kurdish State in Syria Ambassador Barrack reiterated unequivocally that Washington does not support carving out an independent Kurdish enclave or “free Kurdistan” in Syria. The U.S. view remains squarely with a sovereign, unified Syria—no federal or sect-based fragmentation. Quote: “SDF
