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US says Rubio discussed tariffs with Netanyahu after Israel hit with 17% import duty
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (L) and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shake hands during a press conference at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, on February 16, 2025. (Evelyn Hockstein / POOL / AFP)
WASHINGTON — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed tariffs with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the State Department says in readout of their conversation on Friday, in the aftermath of a sweeping new tariff policy announced by the United States.
Unspecified Israeli goods exports to the United States, Israel’s largest single trading partner, face a 17% tariff.
“Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to underscore US support for Israel,” says the US readout. “The secretary discussed the situation in Gaza and the administration’s resolve to free the hostages in Gaza and recently announced tariffs.”
There is no statement on the call from the Prime Minister’s Office.
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