From: The Times of Israel April 7, 2025 Trump noncommittal on reducing newly announced tariffs for Israel
In response to a question about whether he plans to reduce the 17% tariffs he imposed on Israel, US President Donald Trump declined to commit to removing them. “Well, we’re talking about a whole new trade — maybe not,” “Maybe not.”
“Don’t forget, we help Israel a lot,” Trump said, as Netanyahu listened beside him to the implied criticism — Knows what side his bread's buttered on! 1. “We give Israel $4 billion a year, that’s a lot.” 2. “We give Israel billions of dollars a year. Billions. It’s one of the highest of anyone. 3. “We take good care of our friends, and we don’t take care of our enemies,”
We give a lot of countries money, you wouldn’t believe it.”
Ukraine: Lessons learned from Trump-Zelensky white house fiery 'friendly' — Know what side your bread's buttered on! Never challenge or contradict Trump
As regards Israel:
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Originally Posted by Kangaroo Don
Israel's very existence always required "consent and coordination" with Washington
My take! too Israel's very existence depends on US I truly believe if not for America, Israel would not exist