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Trump says CAATSA sanctions could be lifted if meeting goes well, with F-35 and F-16 sales on agenda

25 September 2025 20:38 (UTC +04:00)

The meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan began at the Oval Office with a joint press conference, APA reports citing Türkiye Today.

Trump opened his remarks by describing Erdogan as "a highly respected man," and said the talks would focus on key issues including the potential sale of F-16 and F-35 fighter jets to Türkiye, as well as regional conflicts.

He also addressed the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA), which imposed restrictions on Türkiye following its purchase of the Russian S-400 missile defense system. Trump noted that the sanctions "could be lifted immediately if the meeting goes well," signaling possible movement on a longstanding point of tension between the two NATO allies.