Israeli government approves forced-labor import ban to remove Trump tariffs

The government approved a ban on imports of goods produced through forced labor, according to journalist Ariel Kahana. The move is intended to remove the new tariffs imposed by the Trump administration last week on Israel and 60 other countries, which cited insufficient enforcement of forced labor bans.

The government approved a ban on imports of goods produced through forced labor, according to journalist Ariel Kahana. The move is aimed at removing the new tariffs the Trump administration imposed on Israel and 60 other countries last week, which cited insufficient enforcement of forced labor bans. The approval, which The Zioneer reported earlier today, now includes the explicit rationale of tariff relief. The tariffs were imposed on July 24, as The Zioneer reported.

3 developments

1. 16:48 · 26 JulLatest

   Ban specifically targets Chinese export capacity to satisfy US demands.

2. 13:06 · 26 Jul

   Move intended to remove recent Trump administration tariffs.

3. 12:57 · 26 Jul

   Government approves ban on imports of goods made with forced labor

• Strong05:19 · 1 AugChina's Commerce Ministry condemns US addition of firms to forced-labor list
• Developing08:02 · 24 JulUS imposes new tariffs on 60 trading partners, including Israel, citing forced labor
• Developing18:50 · 4 AugTrump administration reportedly formulating ban on Chinese data-center components
• Developing19:05 · 7 JunIsrael approves program to house foreign agricultural workers

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