Jerusalem in talks with Trump officials on tariffs, Navarro confirms U.S. President Donald Trump has paused planned tariff hikes on over 75 countries, including Israel, pending negotiations. Akiva Van Koningsveld April 14, 2025
US calculated 17% tariff on Israeli goods based on trade deficit Jerusalem caught off guard as Netanyahu, Smotrich scramble to ease economic fallout. April 3, 2025
Smotrich signs order to eliminate remaining tariffs on US goods Jerusalem's move reportedly came in anticipation of U.S. President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day." JNS Staff April 1, 2025
Spain’s Israel problem For a country that exiled its Jewish community—and tortured and sentenced to death thousands of Jews—you would think that it would show some sensitivity towards Israel, recognizing the threats it faces. Daniel S. Mariaschin Oct. 15, 2024
Spanish PM urges EU to suspend free-trade agreement with Israel The politician also criticized Netanyahu's calls to remove UNIFIL soldiers from combat zones in Southern Lebanon. Oct. 14, 2024
US agency targeting Israeli brass company for political reasons, CEO says “It could be that we will close in the future because we have to build a new market,” Eitan Finkelstein, of Finkelstein Metals, told JNS. Mike Wagenheim Sept. 12, 2024
Israel places 100% tariffs on Turkish imports until Erdoğan steps down Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said his decision will apply until the Turks elect a leader who is not an antisemite. May 19, 2024
Netanyahu meets with South Korean president at UNGA The Israeli prime minister invited Yoon Suk Yeol to visit the Jewish state. Sept. 21, 2023
Israeli and Japanese economy ministers meet in Tel Aviv Nir Barkat and Yasutoshi Nishimura signed an economic and innovation agreement. Sept. 4, 2023