Türkiye and US discuss trade target

Türkiye and US discuss trade target

Türkiye and the United States discussed ways to move closer to their $100 billion bilateral trade target during an online meeting between Trade Minister Ömer Bolat and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. The target was set by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and U.S. President Donald Trump.

Bolat said Türkiye presented its expectations from the ongoing trade talks and reviewed measures aimed at strengthening commercial and economic ties. He added that both sides would keep working to advance their partnership on a mutually beneficial basis.

Key Events

  • Trade Minister Ömer Bolat held an online meeting with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Aug. 6.
  • The two sides discussed steps toward the $100 billion bilateral trade target.
  • Türkiye outlined its expectations from ongoing trade talks.
  • Both sides discussed measures to strengthen commercial and economic relations.
  • Bolat said Türkiye would continue working to advance the economic partnership on the basis of mutual benefit.