Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan urged the U.S. to lift sanctions hindering defense purchases and other unilateral measures affecting NATO allies’ trade goals. Strained relations stem from policy differences and Turkey’s acquisition of Russian S-400 systems, leading to U.S. sanctions and Turkey’s removal from the F-35 program. Erdogan highlighted the need to abandon tariffs and CAATSA sanctions to meet the $100 billion bilateral trade target. He expressed hope for improved relations following the F-16 modernization project and emphasized Turkey’s strategic role in supply chains, including 155mm ammunition production.