The Price of Protectionism: Israel & Trump’s Trade War

Trump’s trade war is back—what does it mean for the Middle East and Israel? As the U.S. imposes new tariffs on China, Mexico, and other major economies, the global economic landscape is shifting. Oil markets are fluctuating, supply chains are under pressure, and key U.S. allies in the Gulf are reassessing their economic strategies. Meanwhile, Israel faces critical decisions. Will it have to curb its trade ties with China under U.S. pressure? How will Trump’s economic policies impact Israel’s high-tech sector and defense industry? And could these tensions spill over into broader geopolitical conflicts? In this episode of The National Security Podcast, host Nicole Zedeck breaks down the economic and strategic consequences of Trump’s latest tariffs with her guests, Dr. Tomer Fadlon, Research Fellow at the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS), and INSS researcher Jesse Weinberg.