Netanyahu Vows to Equalize Trade With US in Meeting With Trump

The U.S. and Israeli leaders planned to discuss several issues, including tariffs, renewed fighting in the Gaza Strip, and a potential confrontation with Iran.

U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) in the Oval Office of the White House on April 7, 2025. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images

As he met with President Donald Trump at the White House on April 7, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed that his country would equalize its trade terms with the United States.

“We will eliminate the trade deficit with the United States. We intend to do it very quickly. We think it’s the right thing to do. And we’re going to also eliminate trade barriers, a variety of trade barriers that have been put up unnecessarily,” Netanyahu said while sitting beside Trump at a joint White House press conference.