News Israel Imports: Israel Moves to Double Tax-Free Online Imports as Government Targets Soaring Consumer Prices
Israel’s Finance Ministry on Wednesday unveiled a major change to personal import rules, announcing that Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich will double the VAT exemption on imported consumer goods–from $75 to $150–in a bid to tackle the country’s skyrocketing cost of living and break the grip of powerful domestic monopolies. The plan would dramatically expand tax-free […]
News Israel Imports: Colombia will suspend coal exports to Israel over war in Gaza
Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced on Saturday that his country will suspend coal exports to Israel over the war in Gaza, as relations sour between two countries that were once close military and commercial allies. Petro wrote on the social media platform X that coal exports will only resume “when the genocide” in Gaza stops. Petro also posted a draft decree, which says that coal exports will only resume if Israel complies with a recent order by the International Court of Justice that says Israel should withdraw its troops from the Gaza strip.
News Israel Imports: Trump’s 2025 trade wars: How Israel can navigate the economic storm - opinion
Israel, though not a direct target of these tariffs, will experience ripple effects. As a trade-reliant economy, we must brace for currency fluctuations, potential inflation, and more.
News Israel Imports: Israel increases Fiji agriculture internship quota from 14 to 150
With 150 places expected to become available annually, the Fiji Mission in Israel is working with stakeholders to broaden participation beyond NATI.
News Israel Imports: Israel must consider reducing agricultural imports post-war, Israeli agriculture leaders urge
“Agriculture is far more than a livelihood; it is Zionism in its deepest sense. Farmers safeguard Israel’s food security, standing as a living wall along its borders," said one of the speakers.
News Israel Imports: Israel Bans iPad Imports
I come in peace? CC-licensed. Thanks to chailey on Flickr. Israel has banned all iPad imports — yes, that means even bringing one on business or vacation — over concerns that higher-powered wireless ...
News Israel Imports: Israel Raises Wheat Levies to Woo US
Israel plans to make further trade concessions to the U.S. on food and agricultural goods, as part of efforts to persuade its closest ally to ease tariffs on exports from the Jewish state. Prime ...
News Israel Imports: Netherlands plans to ban imports from Israel's Jewish settlements
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -The Dutch government plans to ban imports of goods produced in Jewish settlements in Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories over Israel's plans for the West Bank and its military offensive in Gaza, the foreign minister told parliament.The Netherlands imposed travel bans on two far-right Israeli cabinet ministers in July, accusing them of inciting violence against Palestinians and calling for an "ethnic cleansing" of Gaza, but the government had been reluctant to take further steps until now.
News Israel Imports: Aluminum Imports to Israel Halved
In May, the Ministry of Economy imposed a temporary guarantee on aluminum imports from China. As a result, Israeli aluminum importers have already reduced their orders from China by 50%.
News Israel Imports: Israel’s Import Reform Frees Thousands of Products from Bureaucratic Red Tape
Israel's Ministry of Economy and Industry on Monday published a list of thousands of products that will be allowed into Israel based only on a declaration of their compliance with an Israeli or Europe ...
News Israel Imports: Israel: Market Overview of Agri-Commodities
The market for agri-commodities in Israel is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.50% during the period 2020-2025, according to a survey conducted by an independent market research organization.
News Israel Imports: Israel to ease rules on imports of goods to boost competition, reduce cost of living
Economy Ministry says thousands of items -- electronics, bicycles, eyewear, toys -- that already meet international standards will benefit from reform of regulations ...
