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ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו ונשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ בחדר הסגול

No cuts yet: Trump holds off on lifting 17% US tariffs on Israel

U.S.-Israel tariff deadlock persists as Netanyahu seeks trade deficit fix; military procurement deals emerge as potential leverage amid warnings of economic 'disaster' for Israeli industries

Gad Lior | 04.08.25

ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו נפגש עם נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ

Netanyahu faces criticism over Trump tariffs ahead of US trip

Israeli business leaders and analysts are slamming the government for failing to act, accusing prime minister and top officials of not using diplomacy to stop the tariffs: 'His indifference is incomprehensible—after all, it was clear that Israel would also suffer significant harm'

Gad Lior | 04.06.25

Israel scrambles to blunt Trump import tariffs as stocks slip

Officials rush to contain fallout from US president's new trade policy, pointing to flawed trade data and initiating urgent talks to protect vital sectors

Gad Lior | 04.03.25

Trump announces sweeping tariffs, slaps Israeli imports with 17% duty under new US trade policy

US president unveils tariff plan to boost manufacturing and fix trade imbalance, but it may fuel a global trade war and raise US prices; Israel’s Manufacturers Association warns move could hurt Israeli exports and cost local jobs

Gad Lior, Daniel Edelson, New York | 04.03.25

In last-minute move, Israel lifts tariffs on US agriculture in hope of skirting Trump duties

Finance Minister Smotrich signs order canceling all tariffs on US agricultural imports, hoping to exempt Israel from Trump’s new trade order taking effect Wednesday; farmers oppose move, which pending Knesset approval

Gad Lior | 04.01.25

Israel raises minimum wage ahead of Passover holiday

In highest increase opposesd earlier by the Finance Ministry because of the deficit; Labor minister says employers must respect the right of workers; economists warn of inflation rate also rising

Gad Lior | 04.01.25

Moody’s delays Israel credit rating report, citing geopolitical uncertainty

Agency opts to publish warning notice to investors last week, citing country's internal political developments and ongoing fighting as causes for concern; sees mass protests as sign of resilience of democracy

Gad Lior | 03.30.25

The cost of war: 41% of IDF reservists report job loss after prolonged deployment

Survey reveals widespread economic fallout for Israelis called up repeatedly to serve in the war; officials warn of long-term effects on the labor market and national resilience after 75% report financial harm, 60% say they face job uncertainty

Gad Lior | 03.30.25

After budget approval: Moody's warns investors of political risks in Israel

'Israel’s credit rating currently reflects very high political risks that weaken its economic resilience,' credit rating agency says in a special report to investors, maintaining the country’s credit rating at Baa1 with a 'negative outlook'

Gad Lior | 03.26.25

As fears of constitutional crisis and war rise, Tel Aviv Stock Exchange sees declines

TASE is responding to concerns about a constitutional crisis over dismissal of Shin Bet head and over security tensions; TA-35 plunges by about 2.6%, TA-90 by about 4% and TA-125 by about 3% ; But the basic economic outlook remains stable

Gad Lior | 03.23.25

איתמר בן גביר במליאת הכנסת - השבעתו לחזרה לממשלה

Knesset approves key budget bills as deadline looms

Plenum approves in second and third reading the state budget framework, which will stand at 619 billion shekels, alongside a cut of 35 billion shekels to meet the 4.9% deficit target - 4.9%; It also approved the Economic Arrangements Law, which directs how the budget will be distributed; Budget must be approved by March 31 or the government will automatically dissolve

Gad Lior | 03.20.25

Google's Wiz acquisition could deliver $3.5B tax windfall for Israel

Parent company's proposed $32 billion purchase of Israeli startup Wiz could inject $3.5 billion in taxes, potentially preventing budget cuts and easing the deficit; founders may seek tax minimization strategies

Gad Lior | 03.18.25

The mere mention of the word recession triggers anxiety and upheaval in the financial world

The US is terrified of the possibility of a recession, and Israel should worry too

In 2025, a few words from Donald Trump is enough to bring down the world's stock markets; the US economy is not in recession, and Israel is far from it, but the concern is growing; When was the last time there was a recession in Israel, and how did it affect citizens?

Gad Lior | 03.12.25

Tel Aviv stocks drop over 1.5% as market reacts to Wall Street declines

TA-35 index drops about 1.4% at the start of trading, while TA-90 fell 2.2% and TA-125 declined 1.6%; bank stocks also under pressure, with TA-Banks index down 2.2%

Gad Lior | 03.11.25