Trump has announced new customs tariffs that the United States will implement. When this table is examined, Turkey, which is in the lowest customs tax group with 10% of the list, appears to be in an advantageous position. There is no need to be a soothsayer to say there will be interesting developments. Below is an analysis of trade between the United States and Turkey.

General Perspective – Opportunity Window for Turkey

Turkey's total exports to the United States were $20.4 billion in 2022, while it fell in 2023 and rebounded again in 2024.
Looking at the table announced today, its advantage with a tariff as low as 10%, especially when compared to countries facing much higher customs duties, such as China and Europe. Turkey's competitiveness will increase.

Strategic Advantages on a Target Sector-Based

84 - Machines and Mechanical Devices

This pen, which reached $2.2 billion in 2024, could target more U.S. domestic production during the Trump era.
Turkey, however, on a low customs tariff Against China and Germany It can have a serious price advantage.
High value added It would make sense to focus on the export of parts.

87 - Vehicles and Parts

Sector data that has been in decline for the past two years, following high customs duties to be imposed on European countries Turkey originating It will stand out as an advantage for automotive by-products.
Specifically for electric vehicles Part production may be an opportunity.

?85 - Electronic Devices and Parts

2024 40% increase It is a sign of a trend that has already begun.
Countries such as Taiwan, South Korea High Customs Taxes After its implementation, Turkey can fill this gap with an appropriate price/quality balance.

61-62 - Textiles and Clothing

With high taxes to be applied to major exporters such as China and Vietnam in this area where Turkey is already strong, this product group It is obvious that Turkey can turn these developments in its favor..
U S Brands Supply Chains It is possible for them to shift to Turkey.

94 - Furniture and Household Goods

Although this pen looks small American home decoration trends It is suitable for Turkey's natural designs.
It is very likely to turn it to an advantage with low customs duties against China.

🛢️ Effect on Raw Matter and Low Value Added Products?

Mineral fuels are more than taxable in products such as plastics, rubber Energy and freight prices Effective.
However, The tax advantage, can increase bargaining power.

📈 İnovakademi Suggests:

Trade volume should be expanded. The customs tax advantage process may be short-term, rapid movement The countries that do will win.
Promotion campaigns for the United States, backstage studies and studies to strengthen the perception of "Made in Turkey" should be increased.
Bilateral cooperation and joint investments (For example, production-supported sales in the United StatesThe ground must be prepared for).
Aggressive export strategies should be created on a sectoral basis, as in the past, product-based "Recognition Groups" It should be applied (especially in 84, 85, 87 and also in textile fields).

The following table was taken from the Trademap website, where the United States imports the most from Turkey in the last 3 years, and the general exports of these products to Turkey, as well as imports made by the United States from other countries, have been examined in detail.