Türkiye

Policy & Legal Updates

US Senators Urge Sanctions Targeting Intermediaries and Dual-Use Flows in China and UAE

Senior U.S. senators Jeanne Shaheen and Roger Wicker have urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to enforce sanctions under the newly enacted Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. The lawmakers called for penalizing front companies and intermediaries in Dubai and Hong Kong, as well as dual-use tech supply lines in China, the UAE, and Türkiye. The majority of the legislation's provisions enter into force on October 18, 2026.

China–UAE News

DEIK Report: Chinese Exports to UAE Hit $72.9 Billion Amid Trade Shifts

A report by the Foreign Economic Relations Board of Türkiye shows Chinese exports to the UAE reached $72.9 billion in 2025 as trade routes shifted away from the US. Between 2024 and 2025, China's exports grew 9.7% to the Middle East, 25.9% to Africa, and 8.6% to the EU. DEIK Chair Nail Olpak highlighted expanding trade channels and rising global market competition.

China–UAE News

DEIK Cites China Export Shift to UAE and Middle East Amid Tariffs

A report by the Foreign Economic Relations Board of Türkiye (DEIK) reveals that China is actively redirecting trade flows toward alternative regions, including the Middle East, following additional US tariffs. The analysis identified the United Arab Emirates, Nigeria, and Germany as key target markets for expanding Chinese exports. DEIK Chairman Nail Olpak noted that while these shifts create regional logistics and trade opportunities, they also intensify competition for local exporters.

China–UAE News

Chinese Export Pivot Toward UAE and Middle East Intensifies Regional Market Competition

A report by the Foreign Economic Relations Board of Türkiye (DEIK) reveals that Chinese exporters are accelerating diversification away from the United States, targeting alternative destinations including the UAE. China's exports to the Middle East grew 9.7% from 2024 to 2025 as its share of exports to the U.S. fell. This redirection of trade routes is increasing competitive pressure on regional suppliers operating in shared markets.