U.S. Said to Prepare a Target List of Turkey Economic Sanctions

The transcript discusses the US-Turkey negotiations over the release of American pastor Andrew Brunson and other detained US citizens in Turkey. It highlights a three-way trade involving Israel, where a Turkish woman was released in exchange for Brunson's release. The US is considering sanctions under the Magnitsky Act, similar to those imposed on Russia, targeting individuals involved in human rights abuses. The potential impact on US-Turkey-NATO relations is explored, with tensions already high. The transcript concludes with the breakdown of the deal and the US government's response, including possible sanctions.

What potential impact could the sanctions have on US-Turkey relations and NATO?

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What were the sentiments of US government sources regarding the deal for Andrew Brunson's release?

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