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Trump lauds Erdogan and announces he'll lift Turkey sanctions as NATO summit begins in Ankara
By Kathryn Watson at CBS4 Miami
· July 7, 2026
· 10 min read
Washington — President Trump began the NATO's summit in Turkey alongside Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Tuesday with a clear message that Turkey is a better friend to the United States than many of its traditional Western allies. "I was very disappointed with NATO," the president told
Key takeaway Trump said he'll lift sanctions on Turkey imposed through the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act, a law deterring foreign powers from engaging in business with the adversarial Iran, Russia and North Korea.
Why this matters in The Miami
For Miami , a city with strong ties to Latin America and the Caribbean, the shifting relationships between the US and its traditional allies may have implications for regional security and trade. As the US pulls some of its assets out of Europe, it may lead to a greater focus on its southern border and the Caribbean, potentially affecting Miami's role as a hub for international trade and commerce. The city's large Latin American and Caribbean communities may also be impacted by changes in US foreign policy, particularly if they lead to increased tensions or instability in the region. Additionally, Miami's experience with hurricane-related disasters and flooding may provide a unique perspective on the importance of international cooperation and alliances, such as NATO, in addressing global challenges like climate change and disaster response. As the NATO summit continues, Miamians may be watching to see how the US's altered role in the alliance affects their city's economic and cultural ties to the region.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 10 min
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What is this story about? Washington — President Trump began the NATO's summit in Turkey alongside Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Tuesday with a clear message that Turkey is a better friend to the United States than many of its traditional Western allies. "I was very disappointed with NATO," the president told
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