Trump's second meeting with Netanyahu this term was, judging by politicians' reactions, not an overwhelming success for Israel's prime minister.
While stock indices in the US and Europe fell by about 10% in two days, the Tel Aviv 35 Index fell by just under 4% yesterday and by 0.62% on Thursday.
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The central bank left its benchmark rate ILINR=ECI at 4.50%.
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The meeting was "warm, friendly and productive," according to Israel's Government Press Office (GPO).
Trump's announcement of a 10% baseline tariff on all trade partners, plus additional duties for many countries, has sent global markets spiraling.
The two will discuss issues including the hostage crisis, finishing the war in Gaza, and tariffs that were recently imposed by the Trump administration on Israel.
What makes this decision particularly galling is the timing. On Tuesday, Israel officially removed all tariffs on American products.
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