Turkey and the US

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Turkish pilot carries out first F-35 jet flight

Turkish pilot carries out first F-35 jet flight

A Turkish fighter pilot has carried out the first flight of the F-35 jet as part of ongoing training in the U.S., the Turkish General Staff said. Early July, the Pentagon said Turkish pilots and maintenance personnel were being trained …

Turkey initiates WTO dispute complaint over U.S. tariffs

Turkey initiates WTO dispute complaint over U.S. tariffs

Turkey has initiated a dispute complaint with the World Trade Organisation against additional tariffs imposed by the United States on Turkish steel and aluminum imports, the WTO said on its website. "Turkey has requested WTO …

Trump vows 'no concessions' with Turkey

Trump vows 'no concessions' with Turkey

U.S. President Donald Trump ruled out agreeing to any demands from Turkey to gain the release of a detained American pastor Andrew Brunson and said he was not concerned that his tough stance could end up hurting …

Shots fired at U.S. embassy in Ankara

Shots fired at U.S. embassy in Ankara

Several gunshots were fired from a vehicle at the U.S. embassy in the Turkish capital, Ankara, this morning, hitting a window in a security cabin but causing no casualties. A police officer said that the drive-by shooting occurred …

Ankara: Turkey to respond in kind to US sanctions

Ankara: Turkey to respond in kind to US sanctions

Turkey will continue to pursue policy of tit-for-tat responses to any U.S. actions, Turkish Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan said after Washington threatened to impose more sanctions on Turkey in an escalated row between …

Turkey invites U.S. to panel in WTO

Turkey invites U.S. to panel in WTO

Turkey invited the U.S. to a panel in the World Trade Organization (WTO) about doubling tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, Turkish Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan said. Speaking at a working dinner on the sidelines of …

Turkey liquidating U.S. treasuries

Turkey liquidating U.S. treasuries

Turkey dropped off the U.S. government’s list of major owners of Treasury debt, according to a Treasury Department report released Wednesday.  Turkey’s holdings of bonds, bills and notes have fallen 42% in the first …

Pence warns Turkey not to test Trump's resolve

Pence warns Turkey not to test Trump's resolve

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence threatened Turkey with unspecified consequences if it continues to hold American pastor Andrew Brunson in custody, according to a statement. "Pastor Andrew Brunson is …

Will dollar be rejected as global currency?

Will dollar be rejected as global currency?

U.S. actions have provoked a number of countries to switch towards trading in national currencies, and Turkey is actively discussing it with Russia, China and other countries," Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s …

Turkey threatens U.S. to exercise its rights over F-35

Turkey threatens U.S. to exercise its rights over F-35

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s spokesman Ibrahim Kalin said he expected problems with the United States, which helped drive the lira to record lows, to be resolved but Washington must stop …

Turkey rejects US pastor's appeal for release

Turkey rejects US pastor's appeal for release

A Turkish court has rejected an appeal for U.S. pastor Andrew Brunson to be released from house arrest during his trial on terrorism charges. Brunson’s lawyer, İsmail Cem Halavurt, filed the demand on August 14 …

Turkey issues sharp tariffs on US imports

Turkey issues sharp tariffs on US imports

Turkey's government has raised tariffs on US imports, including passenger cars, tobacco and alcohol, Official Gazette said this morning. The decree, which was signed by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, …