Trump told reporters at the White House: “We might do that, yes, but not yet.” On Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump and his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, held a joint press conference at the White House. They reviewed prominent bilateral and regional issues, including military cooperation, trade relations, and the conflict in Ukraine.
The Turkish President stated that his visit to Washington provides “an opportunity to discuss a number of important arms agreements,” emphasizing that his country seeks to strengthen its defense cooperation with the United States. He added that both sides will continue to discuss unresolved issues, especially regarding arms deals.
Trump announced that he would discuss the F-16 aircraft issue with Erdogan, along with tariffs, which he described as “part of the discussion on expanding trade relations between the two countries.” He explained that Washington and Ankara are working on “shaping significant trade deals that will benefit both sides.”
