“I think that they (Pence and Erdogan. - RT) will have a successful meeting. If not, the sanctions, duties and other measures that we have taken and will take regarding Turkey will become devastating for the Turkish economy, ”the head of state said.
Earlier, Trump said that US Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo during a visit to Turkey will call on Ankara to cease firing in Syria, where the military operation "Source of Peace" is being conducted.
As Pompeo emphasized, Washington has no desire to break off relations with Ankara.
Trump on October 14 signed a decree imposing sanctions against Turkey in connection with the military operation of Ankara in Syria.
Turkey noted that they are not concerned about the imposition of sanctions and intend to continue the operation in Syria.