Trump Says Sanctions Coming on Turkey
President Donald Trump said he will soon authorize “powerful” sanctions against Turkey for its recent military actions in Syria. The sanctions will target former and current Turkish government officials and anyone contributing to Turkey’s actions, Trump said, adding that the U.S. will also “immediately stop” negotiating a trade deal with Turkey.
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Specifically, the sanctions will target those involved in “human rights abuses, obstructing a ceasefire, preventing displaced persons from returning home, forcibly repatriating refugees, or threatening the peace, security, or stability in Syria.” Trump will authorize the sanctions in an upcoming executive order first announced by the Treasury Department on Oct. 11.