Trade

Israel needs Europe's support more than many Israelis realize - opinion

Israel simply cannot afford to treat Europe as a secondary concern or a lost cause.

An illustrative image of Israeli and the European Union flags with a division between them.
Gas flares burn at the Rumaila oil field during an armed patrol by Iraqi Energy Police in Basra, Iraq, June 8, 2026.

Middle East reroutes its energy networks as region navigates shifting sands - analysis

Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama attends a news conference at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, March 7, 2023.

The third road: Albania and the end of the resource colony - opinion

A yacht sails past a plume of smoke rising from the port of Jebel Ali following a reported Iranian strike in Dubai on March 1, 2026.

Iran signals 'strategic desperation,' as regime attacks it own economic lifeline in UAE - interview


Iranian rial reaches record low value, trading at over 1.5m IRR per USD

The Iranian rial fell to a record low of about 1.52 million per dollar on the unofficial market, deepening economic turmoil as nationwide protests continue and confidence in the regime weakens.

Iranian Rial banknotes over a backdrop of the Iranian flag; illustration.

Chevron and partners approve Leviathan expansion to boost Israel gas output

The Final Investment Decision aims to increase capacity to approximately 21 BCM annually through new wells and platform upgrades.

Jack Baker, managing director of Chevron’s Eastern Mediterranean region.

United States renews 2004 free trade agreement with Israel for 2026

The 2004 Agreement specifies the quantities of specific Israeli agricultural products that may be imported into the US duty-free, including various dairy products and peanuts. 

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.

Trump’s tariffs hit Americans with record costs and global trade disruption - opinion

Trump’s tariffs are driving up prices, forcing Americans to pay more for everyday goods and imports.

 An illustrative image depicting US import tariffs.

Economic recovery must be Israel’s priority for 2026 - opinion

Israel has proven it can survive and endure. The task of 2026 is to ensure it can thrive and flourish, not despite the past two years, but because it chose to rebuild wisely after them.

 Israel flag with stock market finance, economy trend graph digital technology.

German business giants led by DHL chief visit Israel to strengthen economic ties

The 70-person delegation includes industry leaders and senior officials from the German Ministry of Economics and is headed by Tobias Meyer, chairman of the global shipping group DHL.

German and Israeli national flags

Israel, Costa Rica sign FTA eliminating over 90% of tariffs, expanding bilateral trade

Israel and Costa Rica signed a Free Trade Area agreement on Monday, marking a significant milestone in economic cooperation between the two countries.

Truck and car on highway in front of stacks of shipping containers

Costa Rica to open new diplomatic office in Jerusalem, sign free trade deal with Israel

The move comes as Israel and Costa Rica prepare to sign a free trade agreement this week, with Economy Minister Nir Barkat and Minister Tovar set to attend the ceremony.

Costa Rican Foreign Trade Minister Manuel Tovar and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar

Lockheed Martin extends industrial cooperation with Israel through 2029, aiming to boost trade

One of the biggest American defense companies, Lockheed Martin currently supplies Israel with combat aircraft such as F-16 and F-35 jets, giving Israel a significant advantage throughout the region.

 IDF F35 aircraft.

Israel, US seal agricultural trade deal to cut prices and boost exports

Israel and the US sealed a wide-ranging agricultural deal to lower prices, increase imports, and revive Israeli export competitiveness.

FARMERS AT Moshav Sde Nitzan, in the northern Negev.