The sanctions would target Turkey's Presidency of Defence Industries and its head, Ismail Demir, sources have said. US sanctions could harm a Turkish economy struggling with a coronavirus-induced slowdown, double-digit inflation and badly depleted foreign reserves. A senior Turkish official said sanctions would backfire and hurt ties between the two NATO members. Having forged a working relationship with Erdogan, Trump long opposed US sanctions against Turkey despite the advice of advisers. The US State Department could still change plans and widen or narrow the scope of planned sanctions against Turkey.

Source: bd News24 December 11, 2020 01:41 UTC