Trump Says U.S. Lifting Turkey Sanctions as Cease-Fire Holds

The transcript discusses a ceasefire established along Syria's border, which has held beyond expectations. Turkey has informed the administration of its decision to stop combat and make the ceasefire permanent, though the permanence is questioned. Consequently, the Secretary of the Treasury has been instructed to lift sanctions imposed on Turkey on October 14th, in response to its offensive against the Kurds in Syria's northeast border region. The sanctions will remain lifted unless future actions are unsatisfactory.

What was the initial reaction to the ceasefire along Syria's border?

• It was expected to fail.

• It was immediately broken.

• It held beyond most expectations.

• It was met with skepticism.

What did Turkey inform the administration about?

• They would increase their military presence.

• They would stop combat and make the ceasefire permanent.

• They would withdraw from Syria.

• They would continue combat.

How is the term 'permanent' viewed in the context of this region?

• As absolute and unchangeable.

• As universally accepted.

• As somewhat questionable.

• As irrelevant.

What action was taken regarding the sanctions imposed on Turkey?

• They were ignored.

• They were maintained.

• They were increased.

• They were lifted.

Under what condition will the sanctions remain lifted?

• If Turkey continues its offensive.

• If Turkey adheres to the ceasefire.

• If the Kurds agree to it.

• If the UN intervenes.