Turkey Plans Energy Deals With US as Erdogan Courts Trump

Turkey plans to sign new energy deals with the US as early as next week, as it seeks to strengthen ties with Washington from commodities to defense.

The agreements could include pledges to buy more US liquefied natural gas, according to people familiar with the matter, who asked not to be identified discussing the plans.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is also seeking a meeting with his US counterpart Donald Trump on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York next week, the people said. Turkey’s Energy Ministry declined to comment.

The diplomatic and trade push comes as ...