After tariff imposed: Netanyahu and Trump will meet at the White House on Monday

The U.S. news site Axios reported Friday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday in Washington.

According to the report, Netanyahu's office coordinated with the White House for the meeting to take place immediately after Netanyahu’s visit to Hungary.

The two are expected to discuss the 17% tariffs Trump imposed on Israel. According to the report, Netanyahu is expected to request the cancellation of his trial hearings scheduled for next week.

A senior political source in the Prime Minister’s entourage told reporters yesterday that the issue of tariffs on Israeli exports came up in a phone call between Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Netanyahu, and Trump; during the call, Trump suggested that Netanyahu come to the White House to “talk.”

On the tariff issue, the senior source expressed some relief that the rate imposed on Israel is lower than the one imposed on Europe (20%), but said a formal discussion on the matter would begin with the White House.

Two days ago, Trump announced that he would impose a 17% tariff on goods imported from Israel. The Trump administration claimed that when factoring in issues like currency manipulation and trade barriers, the effective tariff Israel imposes on the U.S. stands at 33%. Trump's decision means that imports from Israel to the U.S. will now incur a 17% tax, which may lead to a decline in Israel’s export volume to the U.S. market.

The Manufacturers Association of Israel expressed concern over Trump’s move:
“The industry expresses deep concern over this decision. This is a worrying step for Israeli exporters, which could harm jobs and reduce activity in the American market. The president’s decision may harm Israel’s economic stability, deter foreign investment, and weaken the competitiveness of Israeli companies in the U.S. market.”