U.S. administration

The U.S. administration is considering Huawei-like sanctions on Chinese video surveillance firm Hikvision, media reports show, deepening worries that trade friction between the world's top two economies could be further inflamed.   

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has declared that the Russian S-400 air defense system will be delivered by July this year, and the cooperation with Russia, including technology transfer, will continue as planned. The U.S. administration is trying to stop or slow down this process with promises, as usual.

The U.S. administration is facing a split between strategists and President Donald Trump over Washington's future roles in the Middle East, according to Atlantic Council President and Chief Executive Officer Frederick Kempe.

There are countries and some circles within the U.S. administration trying to dissuade Washington on its decision to withdraw troops from Syria, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu has said.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's spokesperson said on Aug. 22 remarks by the U.S. National Security Adviser regarding Turkey's economic situation were proof that the U.S. administration is targeting a NATO ally as part of an economic war.

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkey doubled tariffs on some U.S. imports including cars, alcohol and tobacco on Wednesday in retaliation for U.S. moves, but the lira rallied a further six percent after a fresh move by banking authorities to underpin the currency.

Turkey said on Aug 10 it would retaliate to the raising of steel and aluminium tariffs by the U.S. administration.

In a tweet, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hami Aksoy said President Donald Trump's decision, which also violates the rules of World Trade Organization does not comply with "state seriousness".

Turkey's military operations in neighboring Syria will not stop until the terrorism threat ends, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said, while criticizing the U.S. administration over recent remarks it made about Turkey.

The United States is due to announce its largest package of sanctions yet against North Korea to further pressure Pyongyang over its nuclear and missile program, as South Korea readies itself for more talks with the North's officials, reported Reuters.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has criticized the U.S. administration for threatening to cut off financial support to U.N. General Assembly member states that voted against the U.S.’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.