The White House has informed NewsNation of plans to welcome Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a meeting with President Trump on Monday. A administration representative confirmed this scheduling.
The gathering will occur mere days following the president's announcement. a 17 percent tariff on imports from the Middle Eastern nation. Netanyahu would be the first international leader to visit the White House since the president’s Liberation Day announcement of tariffs against US trading partners.
Trump requested the visit via phone on Thursday during Netanyahu’s trip to Hungary, according to Axios , who initially reported the possible visit. Netanyahu’s office hasn’t verified the Monday meeting.
A few days prior to the conversation, the Israeli leader stated that he intended to eliminate all customs duties imposed on goods coming from the U.S., which is Israel’s biggest trade ally.
"Cancellation of custom duties on American products represents another move in our administration’s ten-year effort to liberalize markets, promote competitive diversity within the economy, and reduce the overall cost of living," Netanyahu penned in his statement. Tuesday post On the social media platform X.
“Besides benefiting both the Israeli market and its citizens, this ongoing initiative will also enable us to bolster the relationship and connections between Israel and the U.S. even more,” he noted.
A discussion with Trump about enhancing trade ties would necessitate Netanyahu postponing scheduled hearings related to his current investigations. corruption trial The Monday meeting's plans might still be canceled if his appeal for a delay gets rejected, according to Axios.
The announced visit also takes place only a few weeks following Israel's actions or announcements. resumed strikes in Gaza as the Trump administration seeks to mediate a truce between the nation and Hamas.
The White House did not promptly reply to The Hill’s request seeking their input on the issue.
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