US says Rubio discussed tariffs with Netanyahu after Israel hit with 17% import duty

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed tariffs with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the State Department says in readout of their conversation on Friday, in the aftermath of a sweeping new tariff policy announced by the United States, Report informs via The Times of Israel.

Unspecified Israeli goods exports to the United States, Israel’s largest single trading partner, face a 17% tariff.

“Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to underscore US support for Israel,” says the US readout. “The secretary discussed the situation in Gaza and the administration’s resolve to free the hostages in Gaza and recently announced tariffs.”

There is no statement on the call from the Prime Minister’s Office.