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Trump Lifts Sanctions on Turkey Ahead of NATO Summit
President Trump arrived in Turkey on Tuesday and announced the lifting of U.S. sanctions on the country. The move comes as NATO leaders gather to discuss defense spending and regional security.
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President Trump arrived in Turkey on Tuesday ahead of a two-day NATO summit focused on alliance spending and regional security issues. The president announced he is lifting U.S. sanctions on Turkey, according to CBS News. Officials said the president is weighing whether to allow Turkey to receive F-35 aircraft.
The two-day meeting runs Tuesday and Wednesday at the Beştepe Presidential Compound. The president has previously pressed NATO members to increase defense spending. Senator Dick Durbin reacted to the sanctions decision in a CBS News interview. Senator Chris Coons said President Trump deserves some credit for getting NATO members to step up on defense spending.
The sanctions had been in place prior to the announcement. Officials have not detailed a timeline for any potential F-35 deliveries. The decision comes as the alliance continues discussions on member contributions to collective defense.
