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The US needs them more than they need the US. They're strategically placed at the bosphorous containing russia's western advances and containing the baltics. Ukraine would be the next best thing, but they're not in NATO.
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NATO is a defensive alliance, not a trade organization.
Rare earths are vital for military equipment. This action is coming from a country that NATO has trusted with its best technology and they continue to flirt with both Russia and China, NATO's primary threats.
Do you see how my comment is about the impact on NATO's ability to wage war? What if Türkiye begins sharing military secrets with China? They are working with China on the mine referenced in the article. They are not trustworthy.
Good news is that with allies like this we don't need enemies!
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Yes they have their specific regional interests they will emphasize even when they offend NATO sensibilities, like giving Armenia the finger in their war with Azerbaijan, but that is not a major cost compared to what they give the US and EU strategically.
Good news is that with allies like this we don't need enemies!
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You want to modify the membership of a military treaty because of decision about who they sell metal to? There might be a convincing case to do what you're saying, but it's not at all obvious from the current context