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Why is Trump hosting Erdogan?

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Trump is hosting Erdogan to discuss military and trade deals, including Boeing purchases and the F-35 dispute, and to reestablish strong US-Turkey ties after Erdogan was not hosted by Biden. The visit is also significant for Erdogan's image and aims to address differences over Israel and Gaza.

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Trump to host Turkey's President Erdogan at the White House

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  • Erdogan will visit the White House for the first time since 2019, aiming to strengthen ties with the US. 8s
  • Under Trump, Turkey has received favorable treatment on tariffs and sanctions compared to other US allies. 52s
  • Key agenda items include military and trade deals, such as Turkey's interest in Boeing airliners and F-35 fighter jets. 1m 32s
  • Disagreements remain over Israel's war in Gaza, with Erdogan being a strong critic of Israel and supporter of Hamas. 2m 44s
  • The meeting's outcome is unpredictable and will test the personal relationship between Trump and Erdogan. 3m 58s
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Trump to host Turkey's President Erdogan at the White House

The optics of this visit are very important, especially for Erdogan, as it marks his return to the White House after four years of being shunned and signals that he is being taken seriously by the US.

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Trump said the two would discuss military and trade deals, including a large-scale purchase of Boeing airliners by Turkey, and the ongoing F-35 fighter jet dispute.

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A major topic is the long-running dispute over fighter jets, with Erdogan seeking to negotiate a deal on F-35s after Turkey's purchase of Russian S-400 systems led to sanctions.

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Differences over Israel's war in Gaza are expected to be discussed, as Erdogan is a vocal critic of Israel while the US is its closest ally.

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