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Prepared by CBRT economists Yasemin Barlas and Şebnem Oğuz, this text examines the effects of geopolitical developments in 2026 on Türkiye's foreign trade balance. The analysis explains the reasons behind the growth in exports and the improvement in the trade balance despite the rise in energy prices, supported by data. Geographical shifts in supply chains, sector-based precautionary purchases, the increase of the defense industry's share in total exports to 4%, and the impact of tight monetary policy on import composition are covered as main topics. You can access to the report via link in detail.