Critical period in the Erdoğan-Trump line: How will the US elections affect Turkey?
Original headlineErdoğan-Trump hattında kritik dönem ABD seçimleri Türkiye'yi nasıl etkileyecek?
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Turkey is watching the U.S. midterm elections of November 3, 2026, after which the balance of power in Congress shifted, with Democrats gaining ground. The changed political landscape in Washington has revived critical issues for Ankara, including Turkey's return to the F-35 fighter jet program, CAATSA sanctions, and the KAAN project. Direct diplomatic contacts between President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Donald Trump are continuing as Ankara assesses how the new congressional makeup will affect its expectations. The outcome matters because Congress can shape arms sales and sanctions policy toward Turkey, potentially altering defense procurement and bilateral ties. What to watch next is whether the new balance translates into movement on F-35 deliveries and CAATSA relief, and how Erdoğan-Trump engagement evolves.
Muhabbit's AI wrote this summary in its own words from Ekonomim's report and translated it from Turkish. It can get details wrong, so check the source.
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Donald Trump, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, CAATSA sanctions, F-35 program, KAAN project, Democratic Party