As Trump threatens to destroy Turkey's economy and Kurds die, many wonder if penalties will have teeth

As Trump threatens to destroy Turkey's economy and Kurds die, many wonder if penalties will have teeth | Analysis by CNN's Nicole Gaouette

Washington President Donald Trump said Monday that he is prepared to"swiftly destroy" Turkey's economy with sanctions if it continues its attack against US-allied Kurds in northeastern Syria -- provoking a"let's see" response from some analysts and Turkey experts.

"I am fully prepared to swiftly destroy Turkey's economy if Turkish leaders continue down this dangerous and destructive path," Trump said in his statement, shortly before signing an executive order to impose penalties. If Turkey doesn't stop its attack immediately, more sanctions will be coming, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in his own statement.

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