Netanyahu to Meet Trump Amidst New Tariffs - A Trade War Looms?

2025-04-05 00:05:22.258

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly planning a White House meeting with President Trump next week, potentially on Monday. The visit aims to address several key issues, including the recently announced US tariffs on Israeli goods, the war in Gaza, and Iran's nuclear program. Trump's new tariff plan includes a 10% baseline rate and reciprocal levies impacting numerous countries, including Israel (facing a 17% levy). This meeting would make Netanyahu the first foreign leader to meet Trump since the tariff announcement. The potential impact of these tariffs and the possibility of a trade war are causing significant market volatility, as evidenced by the recent Dow drop following Trump's announcement. Netanyahu will likely seek to negotiate an exemption or reduction of the tariffs imposed on Israel.