Trump will need help from Congress to lift sanctions on Turkey, professor says
Summary
President Donald Trump cannot lift U.S. sanctions on Turkey without help from Congress. These sanctions were put in place with support from both political parties because Turkey bought a missile defense system from Russia.Key Facts
- President Trump wants to lift sanctions on Turkey.
- The sanctions were imposed due to Turkey’s purchase of a Russian missile defense system.
- Both Democrats and Republicans supported these sanctions.
- Congress approved the sanctions, so they must approve lifting them.
- A University of Chicago professor, Paul Poast, explained this legal requirement.
- The missile defense system purchase raised U.S. security concerns.
- President Trump will need Congress’s help to change the current restrictions.
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