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Trump made statements about Türkiye-US relations and CAATSA sanctions
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Trump made statements about Türkiye-US relations and CAATSA sanctions

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US President Donald Trump stated that he loves Türkiye and has a good relationship with Erdogan, said that there is no delay in lifting CAATSA sanctions, and also brought up Ankara Ambassador Tom Barrack's statements on the S-400 issue.

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Why It Matters

Sanctions regarding Türkiye's purchase of the S-400 air defense system within the scope of the US CAATSA law were on the agenda. Trump has often emphasized his personal relationship with Erdogan.

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US President Donald Trump made statements regarding Türkiye-US relations while answering journalists' questions at the White House.

Trump was asked if there was a delay in the process of lifting the CAATSA sanctions imposed on Turkey.

Trump gave messages about Türkiye and AKP President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

“I LOVE TURKEY”

Stating that he loves Turkey, Trump stated that he meets with Erdoğan regularly and said:

"I love Türkiye. I always meet with President Erdoğan. As you know, he is my friend."

Trump has previously described his relationship with Erdogan as "special"; At the Ankara meeting in July 2026, he said that relations between the two countries were in a better condition than in the past.

ATTENTION-DRAWING MESSAGE FOR CAATSA SANCTIONS

Trump responded to the question whether there was a delay in the process of lifting CAATSA sanctions:

"There is no delay. President Erdoğan is my friend and I will always make him happy."

S-400 AND CAATSA PROCESS ON THE AGENDA

In his statement on September 22, US Ambassador to Ankara Tom Barrack said that Turkey's dispute with Washington over the S-400 air defense system would be resolved.

Barrack stated that the issue includes topics regarding US legislation, including CAATSA, and the status, ownership and future of the S-400 system.

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

  • CAATSA sanctions will be lifted shortly.

    Likely · Within weeks

  • A technical solution will be found between the USA and Türkiye regarding the S-400 issue.

    Possible · Within months

Open Questions

  • When exactly will CAATSA sanctions be lifted?
  • Has a clear agreement been reached between the USA and Türkiye for the S-400 system?

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