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Israel Bans Import of Goods Made by Forced Labor to Counter US Tariff Hike
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By אוריאל פיליפ
First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jul 26, 2026
What happened
Israel bans imports of goods made with forced labor to fight worker exploitation and improve trade relations after the US raised tariffs on Israeli products. The government aims to reduce US tariffs back to 10% through this measure, with enforcement mechanisms to be developed within 90 days.
- 01Israel bans imports of goods produced by forced labor to combat exploitation and improve trade.
- 02The move responds to US tariff hikes raising Israeli import tariffs from 10% to 12.5%.
- 03An interministerial team will create enforcement and reporting mechanisms within 90 days.
- 04The ban follows international legal standards for identifying forced labor products.
- 05The government hopes the ban will help reduce US tariffs back to 10%.
- 06The measure aims to strengthen Israeli exporters and reduce trade barriers internationally.
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