17.09.2025 12:00
The Minister of Treasury and Finance, Mehmet Şimşek, stated during a live broadcast that they aim to reduce inflation to below 30% by the end of the year, saying, "Inflation will be felt less in 2026."
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Minister of Treasury and Finance Mehmet Şimşek made evaluations regarding the economic agenda during a live broadcast on A Haber. Şimşek, who gave important messages about global trade, inflation, and Turkey's export opportunities, stated, "Inflation will be felt less in 2026."
GLOBAL BALANCES AND THEIR IMPACT ON TURKEY
Şimşek noted that the economic developments in the world directly affect Turkey, saying, "No country is globally an island. Protectionism in trade is no longer a temporary issue; it is a permanent problem. Global trade is expected to fall below 2% next year." The Minister emphasized that the decline in global commodity prices and the anticipated decrease in energy costs are advantageous for Turkey.
"62% OF OUR EXPORTS ARE PROTECTED"
Despite the increasing protectionism in trade, Şimşek expressed that Turkey is in an advantageous position, stating, "62% of our exports go to 54 countries with which we have free trade agreements. This means our exports are protected. Regional integration is coming to the forefront, and we are strongly involved in this process."
INFLATION TARGET: TO FALL BELOW 30%
Addressing the trend in inflation, Minister Şimşek said, "By the end of the year, we will reduce headline inflation to below 30%. In 2026, we believe that inflation will be felt much less in society."
THE IMPACT OF THE EARTHQUAKE WAS SIGNIFICANT
Recalling that 90 billion dollars were spent in the earthquake-affected region, Minister Şimşek stated that this had a significant impact on inflation. However, he mentioned that price increases in basic products have been brought under control and that food inflation is expected to enter a downward trend in the upcoming period.
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