Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act

US President Donald Trump announced during a NATO summit in Ankara that he intends to remove Turkey from a US sanctions list imposed during his first term, citing the need to avoid sanctioning 'friends'. The sanctions, under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (Caatsa), were linked to Turkey's purchase of Russia's S-400 defense system and its subsequent exclusion from the F-35 fighter jet program. Trump also indicated he may restore Turkey's access to the F-35 program.

President Trump announced the U.S. will lift sanctions on Turkey following its purchase of a Russian missile defense system, potentially reopening discussions about Turkey's return to the F-35 fighter jet program. Trump and Turkish President Erdogan emphasized their strong relationship during a NATO summit in Ankara, where Trump stated the possibility of selling F-35s to Turkey would be considered.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to lift sanctions on Turkey and decide on a potential sale of F-35s during a meeting with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan at a NATO summit. The sanctions were imposed under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act.