World leaders, including Germany, Pakistan and Russia, began to raise their voices against the Zionist- Evangelist terror of US
U.S President Donald Trump is facing an extreme global backlash after waging a war against the entire world and specifically Turkey by using economic sanctions as political leverage to administer pressure to get countries to comply with U.S interests.
World leaders, including Germany, Pakistan and Russia, began to raise their voices against the Zionist- Evangelist terror of the U.S. right after Trump ramped up his attack on Turkey by doubling U.S. tariffs on Turkish aluminum and steel imports.
Sanctions imposed by the U.S. on Turkey are shattering the U.S.’ reputation, warned Turkey’s foreign minister on Tuesday.“The era of bullying must end,” Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu said during a joint press conference with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov at the 10th Ambassadors’ Conference in the capital Ankara."If the U.S. wants to continue being a reputable country, it cannot do so with these impositions," he said, referring to the sanctions."We are against the U.S. or any country imposing sanctions," he added.Syrians of Al-Bab rally in support of Turkey's liraHighlighting that Europe is also worried and reacting to the sanctions for two reasons, Çavuşoğlu said: "Firstly, for a stable and strong economy, Turkey is important for Europe and all its neighbors. Secondly, Turkey may be one of any EU or European countries tomorrow. All leaders at the NATO summit have seen this,” he said.For his part, Lavrov said that the U.S.’ "unlawful and illegitimate" sanctions policy cannot last for long.“We highly appreciate the rejection of our partners to join the anti-Russian sanctions,” Lavrov added referring Ankara's stance against newly imposed sanctions against Russia.Russia's Lavrov, in Turkey, calls US sanctions policy illegitimateSanctions on RussiaÇavuşoğlu said: “We have also made it clear that we do not agree with the EU's sanctions against Russia. We have also said that we do not agree with the sanctions against Iran.”Asked about U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton’s meeting with Turkey's ambassador to the U.S. Serdar Kilic at the White House on Monday, Çavuşoğlu said the ambassodor “gave a very clear message” to the U.S.“Our ambassador has clearly given this message: 'Pressure, threats and sanctions in relations with Turkey would only bring chaos. The U.S. can develop its relations with Turkey with dialogue by leaving aside the language of sanctions and threat,'” Çavuşoğlu said.‘We will not allow Idlib to become Ghouta’He also said that the U.S. Embassy’s charge d’affaires will visit jailed American cleric Andrew Craig Brunson.Turkey and the U.S. are currently experiencing rocky relations following Washington’s imposition of sanctions on two government ministers for not releasing Brunson, who faces terrorism-related charges in Turkey.President Donald Trump on Friday ramped up his attack on Turkey by doubling U.S. tariffs on Turkish aluminum and steel imports.Precautions in SyriaTurkish FM said that he will discuss what could be done or which precautions could be taken in Syria’s Idlib with Lavrov.“It is clear what we should do in Idlib. Yes, we have 12 observation points there,” he added.Çavuşoğlu said there are armed terrorist groups in Idlib, which are a threat particularly to civilians and opposition groups.Bombarding all of Idlib just because there are some terrorists there is tantamount to a “massacre,” warned Çavuşoğlu.“The aim of these observation points are to determine when there are conflicts or violations, or a party disrupting a cease-fire, and, as guarantors, taking measures toward these."Since the moderate opposition and the people are very disturbed by these terrorists, we have to fight against them altogether, we have to succeed. It is crucial for us, for the security of our countries, for the future of Syria,” he added.The five-day ambassadors’ conference is hosting 249 Turkish ambassadors and two charge d'affaires, as well as a number of foreign diplomats.
US sanctions hurting its own reputation: Turkish FM
The United States, the world's biggest steel importer, had also imposed tariffs of 25 percent on steel and 10 percent on aluminum in March for imports from a variety of countries.
Turkey and the U.S. are currently experiencing rocky relations following Washington’s imposition of sanctions on Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu and Justice Minister Abdülhamit Gül for not releasing American Pastor Andrew Brunson, who faces terrorism charges in Turkey.
Erdoğan challenges US
Dubbing Trump’s economic sanctions as an economic war and calling it an operation against Turkey, Turkish President Erdoğan said, “We have seen your game, and we challenge you,” on Sunday.
Following this, world leaders broke their silence and perceived that Trump’s moves would turn into an economic wave which would also affect them.
“Germany wants an economically prosperous Turkey”
Speaking at a news conference in Berlin on Monday, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said: "Germany wants an economically prosperous Turkey. This is also in our interest."
Merkel emphasized that destabilization of the Turkish economy would serve no one's interest.
Germany is Turkey’s “most important trading partner,” an official of Germany’s Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy said."Germany is Turkey's most important trading partner, and the trade volume between the two countries is 37.7 billion euros ($43 billion)," Beate Baron, the Ministry’s spokeswoman, said at a news conference in Berlin.Baron said an assessment on whether the recent developments in Turkey would affect Germany could not be made at the moment.Jeannette Schwamberger, spokeswoman for Germany’s Finance Ministry, said she has no information on whether the developments in Turkey will be discussed among the G20 members or whether a meeting would be held on the issue.Schwamberger noted that the issues of currency and financial stability are monitored and analyzed by the relevant institutions and that the German Finance Ministry would not make an assessment on this issue.Turkey facing serious speculative attack: Banker'Germany would like to see an economically prosperous Turkey'Turkish minister hails Germany’s stance on US sanctions
'Germany is Turkey's most important trading partner'
Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Monday that Germany wants to see economic prosperity in Turkey and that Ankara should ensure the independence of its central bank."Noone has an interest in an economic destabilisation in Turkey. But everything must be done to ensure an independent central bank," Merkel said during a news conference in Berlin when asked about the economic situation in Turkey."Germany would like to see an economically prosperous Turkey. This is in our interest," Merkel added.Erdoğan: Turkey’s economic dynamics are solidTurkey-US relations: From visionary to myopicHow Turkey should respond to US’s economic war
'Germany would like to see an economically prosperous Turkey'
Meanwhile, Germany’s Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy spokeswoman Beate Baron said "Germany is Turkey's most important trading partner, and the trade volume between the two countries is 37.7 billion euros ($43 billion)."
“Turkey can succeed against external pressures”
Iranian diplomats also slammed the U.S. decision to impose tariffs on Turkey.
Bahram Qassemi, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman, criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's sanctions and said, “Turkey and the Turkish people can succeed against external pressures.”
"The will of nations cannot be changed by bullying and threats," Qassemi told Iranian television, emphasizing the importance of cooperation between the countries of the region.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi on Saturday criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to impose additional tariffs on Turkey.Qassemi said Turkey and the Turkish people can succeed against external pressures."The will of the nations cannot be changed by bullying and threats," Qassemi told Iranian television, emphasizing the importance of cooperation between the countries of the region.US tariffs decision against Turkey 'shameful,' Iran saysUS tariff hike on Turkey fails to make economic senseQassemi's remarks followed those of Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif, who had said: "Trump's jubilation in inflicting economic hardship on its NATO ally Turkey is shameful. The U.S. has to rehabilitate its addiction to sanctions bullying or entire world will unite -- beyond verbal condemnations -- to force it to."We’ve stood with neighbors before, and will again now," Zarif wrote on his official Twitter account.Zarif's remarks came a day after Trump ramped up his attack on Turkey by doubling U.S. tariffs on Turkish aluminum and steel imports to 20 percent and 50 percent, respectively.Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesman Hami Aksoy on Friday said in a statement that Trump's decision, which disregards World Trade Organization rules, "cannot be associated with seriousness expected from a state"."All the steps taken against Turkey will be given a befitting response as they have been given before," Aksoy added.
Iran slams Trump's tariffs decision targeting Turkey
"We’ve stood with neighbors before, and will again now," Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif wrote on his official Twitter account.
Confident about the future of Turkish economy
Stressing their confidence about the future of Turkish economy, Azerbaijan Foreign Ministry in a statement said “Our country will continue to invest capital and take an active part in Turkey's economy”
"Azerbaijan, as always, will continue to support Turkish people and the state in all areas," it added.
Azerbaijan is "completely" confident about the future of Turkey's economy, the country’s Foreign Ministry said on Monday.In a statement, the ministry said: “Our country will continue to invest capital and take an active part in Turkey's economy."It noted that the large projects carried out in Turkey in recent years will provide additional contributions to economy and security of the country and the region."Azerbaijan, as always, will continue to support Turkish people and the state in all areas," it added.Turkey and the U.S. are currently experiencing rocky relations after Washington imposed sanctions on Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu and Justice Minister Abdulhamit Gul for not releasing American Pastor Andrew Brunson, who faces terrorism-related charges in Turkey.U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday ramped up his attack on Turkey by doubling U.S. tariffs on Turkish aluminum and steel imports to 20 percent and 50 percent, respectively.Pakistan opposes ‘unilateral sanctions’ by US on TurkeyPutin yet to order retaliatory sanctions against United StatesIran's Khamenei says mismanagement hurts economy more than US sanctionsHow Turkey should respond to US’s economic war
Azerbaijan voices confidence in Turkey's economy
On Monday, Lebanese businesspeople have launched a solidarity campaign for the Turkish lira by offering discounts for customers making purchases in Turkish currency
Expressing its solidarity, Pakistan reiterated its strong support for Turkish people and nation on Monday.
“The people and the government of Pakistan reiterate their strong support for the government and the people of Turkey in their quest for peace and prosperity, and as always, will continue to stand by them towards the achievement of these shared goals,” a statement by the Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said.
Italy expects financial market attack
Italy's Prime Ministry Undersecretary Giancarlo Giorgetti expressed Italy’s concern and said his country could face an economic attack similar to Turkey in August.
He stated that they were expecting a similar crisis by the end of August or beginning of September as market assaults were affected by small summer trading volumes.
Italy's Prime Ministry Undersecretary Giancarlo Giorgetti said his country could face an economic attack similar to Turkey.In an interview to local newspaper Libero on Sunday, he said they were expecting a similar crisis by the end of August or beginning of September as market assaults were affected by small summer trading volumes."The markets are populated by hungry speculative funds that choose their prey and pounce," he said."In the summer the market volumes are small, you can lay the groundwork for aggressive initiatives against countries. Look at Turkey," he added.Giorgetti said that in case of such an attack Italy has "the resources to react, thanks in part to its large amount of private savings".Erdoğan: Turkey’s economic dynamics are solidTurkey-US relations: From visionary to myopicItaly in solidarity with TurkeyItalian Foreign Minister Enzo Moavero Milanesi sent a message of solidarity to Turkey in an interview with Il Foglio newspaper on Saturday.Milanesi said that what happens in Turkey also concerns Europe, stating that the Turkish lira showed how important it was for Italy to have euro as currency."What is happening in Turkey should be carefully considered by those who continue to have doubts over whether a currency like the euro is a positive thing or not," he said.
Italy expects economic attack similar to Turkey
"The markets are populated by hungry speculative funds that choose their prey and pounce… In the summer the market volumes are small, you can lay the groundwork for aggressive initiatives against countries. Look at Turkey," Giorgetti added.