On Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Binjamin Netanjahu He appeared in the White home as the first of the planet leaders to discuss a case announced last week by Donald Trump Customs duties.
Among the topics of the talks, the case was besides announced conflict in Gazawhere a fragile truce between Israel and Hamas broke down. Israeli troops have been bombing and shooting targets in Gaza since mid-March. The number of victims of this run is already over a thousand.
Netanjahu-Trump meeting
Shortly after gathering Donald Trump Binjamin Netanyahu, he reported that Israel and the US intend to jointly destruct customs barriers and promised that Israel would reduce the trade deficit with the US.
– Israel will rapidly destruct the US trade deficit and unnecessary trade barriers, becoming a model of free trade for the world – he said.
Trump, in turn, stated that the conclusion of an agreement would be better for both countries and announced a fresh agreement.
The US leader besides took the level on Trade with the European Unionstating that it must be ‘fair and based on reciprocity’.
"The European Union has been very rude to us. She'll gotta buy energy from us due to the fact that she needs it. We can make $350 billion a week on this," he added.
When asked whether it intends to suspend duties during negotiations with trading partners, Trump denied it.
– I'm not considering it. We truly have many countries that want to negociate an agreement and they will be fair agreements – he assured, adding that crucial advancement had been made with many partners.
USA. Trump and Netanyahu Conference cancelled
Donald Trump welcomed Binjamina Netanyahu at his seat, symbolically tightening the fist of the Israeli Prime Minister, and then leading him to the Oval Office.
Shortly thereafter, the White home stated that The planned press conference of leaders was cancelled. The reasons for this decision are not given.
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AFP notes that during Netanjahu's fresh visit to Washington, D.C., which took place shortly after Trump's re swearing in, politicians had a conversation with reporters and then answered their questions.
Trump imposes duties. Israel's on the list.
According to Trump's announcement of Wednesday 2 April, which the leader announced the United States "Day of Liberation", 17% duties are to be imposed on Israel.
The president of the United States has not decided to release the main beneficiary of US military aid from his global customs offensive, claiming that The US has a crucial trade deficit with Israel.
During his journey to Washington, Netanyahu reported that the Israeli Hamas hostages and the triumph in Gaza would besides be discussed.
– I am the first abroad leader to meet Trump to discuss key issues for Israeli economics. There's a long line of politicians who would like to talk to the president of the United States. I believe this reflects a unique bond between our countries. – submitted in the video network.
During his visit to the U.S., Netanjahu besides met with Trade Secretary Howard Lutnick, and there is inactive a discussion with peculiar Envoy of the White home for mediate East Steve Witkoff.
Conflict in the Gaza Strip. Washington Wall Behind Israel
Israel's armed conflict with Hamas, which began in October 2023, began to escalate again in fresh days. On March 18, Israeli troops resumed attacks on the Gaza Strip after the weeks of truce collapsed.
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Trump supports Israel all the time, accusing Hamas of ruining the peace effort by holding Israeli hostages. The United States has besides underestimated the fact that Israel shot up vehicles with 15 medics and paramedics in March, leading to their deaths.
In addition, there has been more speculation late that Israel will attack Iran's atomic installations with the aid of the United States.
Let us besides remind that Netanjahu is being pursued by International Criminal Court.
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