Özet:

The Second World War, which broke out in 1939, caused in the interruption of the protectionist / statist policies implemented by Turkey between 1930-39. Even though Turkey did not actually participate in this battle, which caused serious damage to many countries, especially Europe, it was obliged to implement the war economy. These developments, which created an inflationary environment, and extraordinary factors such as economic blockade, military spending and mobilization have shaken the foundation of the country's economy. In response to both the Atlantic threat posed by German victories and the Pacific threat posed by Japanese policy, the United States, which declared neutrality at the start of the war, has increased its weaponry. Accordingly, economic and military developments formed the main trajectory of Turkish-American relations. With the effect of the environment created by the war economy, commercial relations with the United State have intensified in almost every field, and army materials were mainly supplied from the United State. The need of all sectors such as agriculture, industry, health care and service also occupied an important place in relations with the United State. Turkish-American relations, riveted by aid agreements, have not suffered a prolonged and serious disconnect. The economic level of bilateral relations experienced during the war was also the basis for large-scale asistance and treaties that would take place post-war. The degree at which Turkey and United States engaged economic/trade connections during Second World War, the economic nature of the interactions, and their effects on diplomatic developments will be analyzed in light of archive records in this study.

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