Netanyahu Meets Trump to Address Tariffs and Regional Security

The Israeli prime minister seeks relief from U.S. tariffs while discussing Gaza conflict, hostage negotiations, and Iran's nuclear program.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met President Donald Trump at the White House to negotiate relief from a 17% tariff imposed on Israeli goods, which threatens Israel's economy.
Netanyahu pledged to eliminate Israel's trade surplus with the U.S. and remove trade barriers in an effort to ease economic tensions.
The leaders also discussed the ongoing war in Gaza, with Netanyahu emphasizing Israel's commitment to securing the release of 58 hostages held by Hamas.
Trump announced direct U.S.-Iran nuclear talks set to begin Saturday, warning of severe consequences if negotiations fail, while Netanyahu pushed for a tougher stance on Iran.
The meeting highlighted the close U.S.-Israel relationship, with Netanyahu leveraging his ties to Trump to address pressing economic and security challenges.