Turkey Targets $100 Billion Trade Goal with US, Deepening Tech Cooperation
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Updated Sep 23
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What happened
Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacır stated that Turkey plans to deepen cooperation with the United States in strategic sectors, including artificial intelligence and data centers. Kacır noted that dialogue between President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and U.S. President Donald Trump has opened these opportunities. He added that bilateral trade between the two countries has doubled over the past decade.
Why it matters
The announcements outline Turkey's strategic goals to reach a $100 billion trade target. The country also aims to become one of the world's top 10 defense exporters in 2027, with domestic systems already meeting over 80 percent of the country’s defense needs.
Who's involved
- Recep Tayyip ErdoğanPresident of Turkey and central figure in bilateral talks with the United States.