Tariffs

After months of criticizing US President Donald Trump's extensive use of tariffs, most Senate Democrats voted for a sanctions package against Russia. The legislation grants the president limited authority to impose tariffs of up to 500% on Russian imports and up to 100% on goods from the five countries that are the largest purchasers of Russian energy.

The Trump administration is considering new tariffs on chips and a wide range of tech products, including laptops, servers, and gaming gear, amid the race to outpace China in AI infrastructure.

The gambling city, which was hit hard against the backdrop of economic tension between the Trump administration and Canada, is trying to lure tourists from the neighboring country back. On the agenda: various discounts, a preferred exchange rate, and special flight packages.

The trade war between the United States and Canada is escalating: just hours after new American tariffs of 50% on Canadian goods went into effect today (Saturday) at midnight, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that his country would impose retaliatory tariffs. The Canadian tariffs will take effect on September 8, and their full details will be published in the coming days.

Following a second conversation this week with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, the US President announced that he is suspending for three days the imposition of 50% tariffs on Canadian imports so that the parties can sign a new agreement.

US President Donald Trump's executive order imposing tariffs on drones has caused Next Vision's stock to drop by 5.7%. However, experts question the severity of the impact, as the company is already planning to localize production in the US.

According to the announcement, the move stems from concerns over national security due to "over-reliance" on foreign countries; however, it is estimated that the move is aimed specifically at the Chinese companies that dominate the market; at the same time, the White House released a report stating that more than 40 countries helped China circumvent the tariffs imposed by the US.

The White House released a report accusing over 40 countries of helping China bypass US tariffs. Through a practice known as "transshipping," Beijing has evaded tens of billions of dollars in duties, causing significant harm to the American economy.

In an interview with Fox News, the US Vice President clarified that the administration's approach focuses on economic pressure on Iran, with the ultimate goal of "keeping oil and gas cheap for Americans." Trump has imposed tariffs on drone imports deemed "sensitive to national security" and ordered a return to steam catapults on aircraft carriers, a move expected to cost the Navy billions of...

In addition to a 15% tariff on polysilicon components, the order sets a minimum price that will increase the cost of components by about 40%, to strengthen the American industry, despite the fact that their project backlog is already covered by equipment ordered in advance.

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing a 15% tariff on imported polysilicon, a vital material for semiconductors and solar panels. The order, which also sets minimum import prices, aims to protect American manufacturers and reduce reliance on Chinese supply chains.

The Public Utility Authority (PUA) is considering a significant tariff cut for solar roof owners, threatening the economic viability of thousands of projects. Local authorities and energy experts warn this could halt Israel's progress toward clean energy goals.

The imposition of a 12.5% tariff on Israeli goods in the US threatens company competitiveness. Minimizing the damage requires both immediate business adjustments and active government support.

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The solar production tariff will be cut by tens of percent and could reach up to 35 agorot per kWh for those installing systems from 2027 onwards. Additionally, the Ministry of Energy proposes a differential payment for large roofs.

The tariff received by solar roof owners is expected to decrease starting in 2027, though the exact figures remain undetermined. The current rate, ranging from 48 to 54 agorot per kWh, is considered high and is passed directly to electricity consumers.

The Israeli government has approved a ban on the import of goods produced by forced labor. This move is an attempt to prevent new US tariffs of 12.5% on Israeli exports.

The shekel saw a slight rise following President Donald Trump's decision to impose new tariffs, which also affect Israel. The dollar fell by 0.6%, trading at 3.054 shekels.