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US says sanctions do not target Turkey or its banking system

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • The United States imposed measures against Turkey’s Golden Global Investment Bank and two subsidiaries.
  • US Ambassador to Ankara Tom Barrack said the sanctions target specific financial institutions rather than Turkey or its banking system.
  • The measures have prompted public discussion in Turkey and the United States.

Sanctions have become the focus of public debate after Washington imposed measures against Turkey’s Golden Global Investment Bank and two of its subsidiaries.

US Ambassador to Ankara Tom Barrack sought to limit the impact of the decision by clarifying that the measures target specific financial institutions. He said they are not directed against Turkey or the Turkish banking system as a whole.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.