By New York Post (Politics) | Created at 2025-04-04 23:36:15 | Updated at 2025-04-05 05:36:11
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly planning to meet with President Trump at the White House next week.
Netanyahu’s visit is slated for Monday, according to Axios, but is subject to change.
The two leaders are expected to discuss US tariffs on Israel, the war in Gaza and Iran’s rapidly growing nuclear program.
If the visit does take place, Netanyahu will be the first foreign leader to meet with Trump since he announced plans to impose reciprocal tariffs on dozens of nations.
Trump's sweeping tariffs explained
- A new 10% baseline rate and harsher “reciprocal” levies will impact dozens of countries, including key allies such as European Union members, Japan and Israel.
- Online Chinese retailers, such as Temu and Shein, are no longer exempt from tariffs, due to the closing of a trade loophole on de minimus goods.
- A 25% tariff has been issued on foreign-made cars, which impacts roughly half of all vehicles sold in America.
- Following Trump’s “Liberation Day,” the Dow plunged more than 1,000 points over fears of an all-out trade war.
Imports from Israel will be hit with a 17% levy under the president’s plan.
Netanyahu will likely attempt to negotiate a deal to remove the new tariffs on the Jewish state.
The White House and the Israeli prime minister’s office did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
