Trump Indicates US Will Lift Turkey Sanctions, Discuss F-35 Sales

Why it matters locally: The potential sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey could have implications for aerospace manufacturing and defense contractors with operations or supply chains in Arizona, though the direct economic impact is difficult to quantify at this stage.

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ANKARA, Turkey — President Donald Trump said the United States would lift sanctions on Turkey. He made the statement during a meeting at the presidential palace in Ankara. The president also indicated that the US would consider selling F-35 fighter jets to Turkey. Trump's remarks came in response to a direct question during the meeting. He stated, "We're going to be taking the sanctions off, OK?"