Trump Moves to Reset Ties with Turkey as Sanctions Lift

The sanctions, originally levied under the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act, served as the catalyst for Turkey’s removal from the F-35 fighter jet program. Trump’s latest declaration suggests a path toward reintegrating Ankara into the program, though significant regulatory and political hurdles remain before any hardware changes hands. Beyond the defense standoff, the two leaders have prioritized the expansion of trade agreements, aiming to restore economic ties that had withered under the weight of the diplomatic freeze.