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Netanyahu Seeks Tariff Relief and Addresses Gaza War in Washington Talks

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu met President Trump to discuss trade tensions, the Gaza conflict, and Iran's nuclear program, as direct US-Iran talks were confirmed despite Tehran's rejection of dialogue.

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Benyamin Nétanyahou et Donald Trump lors de leur échange avec la presse dans le Bureau ovale de la Maison Blanche le lundi 7 avril, à Washington.
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Overview

  • Prime Minister Netanyahu met with President Trump in Washington on April 7, seeking relief from a 17% tariff on Israeli imports imposed by the US as part of its protectionist trade policy.
  • The two leaders also discussed the ongoing Israeli military offensive in Gaza, which resumed on March 18 and has resulted in over 1,330 deaths and significant displacement.
  • Netanyahu emphasized the importance of US-Israel relations while advocating for a tariff exemption, citing Israel's status as a key US ally in the Middle East.
  • President Trump confirmed direct US-Iran negotiations over Iran's nuclear program, with a high-level meeting scheduled for April 12, though Iranian officials have publicly dismissed the dialogue as meaningless.
  • The discussions reflect escalating regional tensions, with US military posturing and Iran conducting defensive preparations hinting at the possibility of further conflict if diplomacy fails.