[Washington, 13 Reuters]-The US administration is preparing to sanction Turkey as early as this week against Turkey, which has attacked northern Syria. Economic sanctions are one of the few measures the US has against Turkey, a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) ally.
Defense officials say that it is not an option to inject US forces to counter Turkey's attacks on Kurdish forces, and President Trump has instructed the Department of Defense to begin the planned withdrawal of US forces from northern Syria did. [nL3N26Z0ES]
US Treasury Secretary Mnushin revealed on the 11th that President Trump has given the US authorities the authority to newly impose "very powerful" sanctions on Turkey, and officials are ready for implementation. It seems to be. The details of the sanctions are not clear. [nL3N26W3KB]
President Trump said on Twitter that he is working with Senator Gram (of the Republican Party) and many other members, including the Democratic Party, on a powerful sanctions against Turkey.
“The Ministry of Finance is ready. Additional legislative measures may be needed. There is a strong consensus in this case. Turkey is calling for no sanctions. Look at the follow-up! "
One US official told Reuters that sanctions are "working at all levels of government for introduction."