Us turkey news

Here are some recent news stories from the United States related to Turkey:

Politics and Diplomacy

• The United States and Turkey have been at odds over several issues, including Turkey's purchase of Russian S-400 missile defense systems and its treatment of Kurdish militants in Syria. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The US has imposed sanctions on Turkey over its detention of American pastor Andrew Brunson, who was released in October 2018. (Source: CNN)
• Turkey has been seeking to improve its relations with the US, and has offered to work together on issues such as counter-terrorism and economic cooperation. (Source: Reuters)

Economy

• The US has imposed tariffs on Turkish steel and aluminum imports, which has led to a decline in Turkish exports to the US. (Source: Bloomberg)
• Turkey has been seeking to diversify its economy and reduce its dependence on foreign capital, and has been investing in industries such as automotive and aerospace. (Source: The Financial Times)
• The Turkish lira has been experiencing volatility due to concerns over the country's economic stability and the impact of US sanctions. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)

Security and Defense

• The US has been providing military aid to the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in their fight against ISIS, which has led to tensions with Turkey. (Source: The New York Times)
• Turkey has been seeking to establish a "safe zone" in northern Syria, which would allow it to deploy its military and prevent the SDF from establishing a Kurdish state. (Source: The Guardian)
• The US has been working with Turkey to establish a joint operations center to coordinate efforts against ISIS in Syria. (Source: Defense News)

Other News

• A Turkish court has sentenced a US consulate employee to 7.5 years in prison on espionage charges, which has led to tensions between the two countries. (Source: The Washington Post)
• Turkey has been seeking to improve its relations with the European Union, and has been working to meet EU membership criteria. (Source: EurActiv)
• The Turkish government has been accused of cracking down on dissent and suppressing free speech, which has led to concerns over human rights in the country. (Source: Human Rights Watch)