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The Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act, CAATSA[1] (H.R. 3364, Pub.L. 115–44 (text) (pdf)), is a United States federal law that imposed sanctions on Iran, North Korea, and Russia. The bill was passed by the Senate on 27 July 2017, 98–2,[2] after it passed the House 419–3. The bill was signed into law on 2 August 2017 by President Donald Trump, who stated that he believed the legislation was "seriously flawed".
Legislative history
On 15 June 2017, the United States Senate voted 98 to 2 for the bill (an amendment to the underlying Iran sanctions bill), which was rooted in a bill introduced in January that year by a bipartisan group of senators over Russia's continued involvement in the wars in Ukraine and Syria and its interference in the 2016 election; with regard to Russia, the bill was designed to expand the punitive measures previously imposed by executive orders and convert them into law.[4][5] The bill in the Senate incorporated the provisions of the Countering Russian Influence in Europe and Eurasia Act that was introduced in May 2017 by Senator Ben Cardin.[6][7]
An identical bill was introduced by Democrats in the House of Representatives on 12 July 2017. While the bill's text was unchanged from what had passed the Senate on 15 June, it was titled as House legislation to avoid procedural hurdles.[8] The bill, after being revised to address some of the Trump administration's concerns, passed in the House 419 to 3 on 25 July.[9] On 27 July, the bill was passed overwhelmingly by the Senate.[10]
On 2 August 2017, President Donald Trump signed the bill into law, while stating that he believed the legislation was "seriously flawed". from Wikipedia
Legislative history
On 15 June 2017, the United States Senate voted 98 to 2 for the bill (an amendment to the underlying Iran sanctions bill), which was rooted in a bill introduced in January that year by a bipartisan group of senators over Russia's continued involvement in the wars in Ukraine and Syria and its interference in the 2016 election; with regard to Russia, the bill was designed to expand the punitive measures previously imposed by executive orders and convert them into law.[4][5] The bill in the Senate incorporated the provisions of the Countering Russian Influence in Europe and Eurasia Act that was introduced in May 2017 by Senator Ben Cardin.[6][7]
An identical bill was introduced by Democrats in the House of Representatives on 12 July 2017. While the bill's text was unchanged from what had passed the Senate on 15 June, it was titled as House legislation to avoid procedural hurdles.[8] The bill, after being revised to address some of the Trump administration's concerns, passed in the House 419 to 3 on 25 July.[9] On 27 July, the bill was passed overwhelmingly by the Senate.[10]
On 2 August 2017, President Donald Trump signed the bill into law, while stating that he believed the legislation was "seriously flawed". from Wikipedia
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Erdogan has 'fruitful and sincere' meeting with Biden
Erdogan has 'fruitful and sincere' meeting with BidenRelations between the US and Turkey have soured since Turkey's purchase of the Russian S-400 missile defense system.
Jun. 15 - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday he had held a "fruitful and sincere" meeting with his US President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Brussels.
"We believe there is no problem that cannot be resolved in Turkey-US relations," Erdogan added after holding his first meeting with Biden since his election, according to the AFP news agency.
Relations between the US and Turkey soured after Turkey's purchase of the Russian S-400 missile defense system that the US believes can be used to spy on Western defenses.
In response to the purchase, the US sanctioned Turkey’s military procurement agency and expelled Turkey from the F-35 program, under which Western allies produce the next-generation fighter jet's parts and secure its early purchasing rights.
Turkey has repeatedly made clear it will use the Russian system despite US threats of sanctions.
Erdogan announced no progress on the S-400 dispute on Monday, saying, "On the issue of S-400s, I told (Biden) the same
thing I had in the past."
"
I raised the issue of F-35s," Erdogan said in a signal that he wanted Turkey admitted back into the program. "I told him what joint steps we can take on the defense industry."
Biden, who has also made a point of highlighting Turkey's deteriorating record on human rights, took three full months after his swearing-in ceremony before placing his first call to Erdogan.
That phone call was to inform him that Washington was recognizing the Armenian genocide by the Ottoman Empire during World War I.
Erdogan denounced the move and urged Biden to swiftly reverse it, advising the United States to "look in the mirror". source from
Erdogan has 'fruitful and sincere' meeting with Biden
Erdogan has 'fruitful and sincere' meeting with BidenRelations between the US and Turkey have soured since Turkey's purchase of the Russian S-400 missile defense system.
Jun. 15 - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday he had held a "fruitful and sincere" meeting with his US President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Brussels.
"We believe there is no problem that cannot be resolved in Turkey-US relations," Erdogan added after holding his first meeting with Biden since his election, according to the AFP news agency.
Relations between the US and Turkey soured after Turkey's purchase of the Russian S-400 missile defense system that the US believes can be used to spy on Western defenses.
In response to the purchase, the US sanctioned Turkey’s military procurement agency and expelled Turkey from the F-35 program, under which Western allies produce the next-generation fighter jet's parts and secure its early purchasing rights.
Turkey has repeatedly made clear it will use the Russian system despite US threats of sanctions.
Erdogan announced no progress on the S-400 dispute on Monday, saying, "On the issue of S-400s, I told (Biden) the same
thing I had in the past."
"
I raised the issue of F-35s," Erdogan said in a signal that he wanted Turkey admitted back into the program. "I told him what joint steps we can take on the defense industry."
Biden, who has also made a point of highlighting Turkey's deteriorating record on human rights, took three full months after his swearing-in ceremony before placing his first call to Erdogan.
That phone call was to inform him that Washington was recognizing the Armenian genocide by the Ottoman Empire during World War I.
Erdogan denounced the move and urged Biden to swiftly reverse it, advising the United States to "look in the mirror". source from
Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan holds a news conference during the NATO summit at the Alliance’s headquarters in Brussels, Belgium June 14, 2021.
Erdogan sticks to his position on Russian missile deal after meeting with Biden
June. 15 - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gave no indication on Monday that Ankara’s deal with Moscow for the S-400 missile system, which triggered unprecedented U.S. sanctions on the NATO ally, would be reversed.
Erdogan’s comments came on the heels of his first face-to-face bilateral meeting with President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the NATO leaders summit.
“It was a very fruitful and sincere meeting,” Erdogan told reporters at NATO’s headquarters, adding that the two allies would continue to negotiate on a range of issues.
Biden also said the meeting with Erdogan was productive, adding that he was confident the U.S. will “make real progress with Turkey.”
Under the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act, or CAATSA, any foreign government working with the Russian defense sector finds itself in the crosshairs of U.S. economic sanctions.
In December, the Trump administration slapped CAATSA sanctions on Turkey after the NATO ally purchased a multibillion-dollar Russian missile system. The S-400, a Russian mobile surface-to-air missile system, is said to pose a risk to the NATO alliance as well as the F-35, America’s most expensive weapons platform. more
Erdogan sticks to his position on Russian missile deal after meeting with Biden
- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gave no indication that Ankara’s deal with Moscow for the S-400 missile system, which triggered U.S. sanctions on the NATO ally, would be reversed.
- Erdogan’s comments came on the heels of his first face-to-face bilateral meeting with President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the NATO leaders summit.
June. 15 - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gave no indication on Monday that Ankara’s deal with Moscow for the S-400 missile system, which triggered unprecedented U.S. sanctions on the NATO ally, would be reversed.
Erdogan’s comments came on the heels of his first face-to-face bilateral meeting with President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the NATO leaders summit.
“It was a very fruitful and sincere meeting,” Erdogan told reporters at NATO’s headquarters, adding that the two allies would continue to negotiate on a range of issues.
Biden also said the meeting with Erdogan was productive, adding that he was confident the U.S. will “make real progress with Turkey.”
Under the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act, or CAATSA, any foreign government working with the Russian defense sector finds itself in the crosshairs of U.S. economic sanctions.
In December, the Trump administration slapped CAATSA sanctions on Turkey after the NATO ally purchased a multibillion-dollar Russian missile system. The S-400, a Russian mobile surface-to-air missile system, is said to pose a risk to the NATO alliance as well as the F-35, America’s most expensive weapons platform. more
Geopolitical Futures on Biden's Europe Trip, NATO Meeting, China's Military Might
Jun 15, 2021
Jun.15 -- George Friedman, founder and chairman of Geopolitical Futures, discusses President Joe Biden’s trip to Europe which he says is about the extent to which Biden will change U.S. policy in Europe and Russia. He also discusses Beijing's growing military might, which was one of the top items on the agenda at the NATO summit in Brussels. Friedman speaks on "Bloomberg Markets: Asia."
Jun 15, 2021
Jun.15 -- George Friedman, founder and chairman of Geopolitical Futures, discusses President Joe Biden’s trip to Europe which he says is about the extent to which Biden will change U.S. policy in Europe and Russia. He also discusses Beijing's growing military might, which was one of the top items on the agenda at the NATO summit in Brussels. Friedman speaks on "Bloomberg Markets: Asia."
