Israel, Ukraine under threat of new US tariffs – Democrat Jared Moskowitz introduces the “Support America’s Allies Act” bill that would save both allied countries from new tariff barriers

What’s happening: Israel and Ukraine — not “friends” of Trump’s tariff policy

Starting July 8, 2025, Israel and Ukraine may face a highly unfavorable economic situation: new “reciprocal tariffs” by the U.S. will take effect, introduced by the administration of President Donald Trump.

Israel would be required to pay a 17% tariff on exports to the U.S., and Ukraine 10%, unless legal or legislative intervention occurs.

In response to these risks, Jewish Congressman Jared Moskowitz of the Democratic Party proposed a bill aimed at saving both allied countries from these new trade barriers.

“A move to protect allies” — what Moskowitz proposes

The bill, titled “The Support America’s Allies Act” (“חוק התמיכה בבעלות ברית של אמריקה”, as reported on June 7, 2025, by Hebrew News), seeks to exempt Israel and Ukraine from these new tariffs.

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“While Americans are demanding relief from the high cost of living, the Trump administration is pushing the largest tax increase since 1968,” said Jared Moskowitz.
“These tariffs are essentially a tax burdening families, damaging pension savings, and threatening economic growth. Yes, we need to promote domestic production, but not at the cost of our alliances,” he added.

Where does Congress stand?

The bill has support from several influential Democrats, including:

• Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick
• Josh Gottheimer
• Dan Goldman

However, a similar bill introduced in the Senate by Catherine Cortez Masto has already been blocked by Republicans.

The financial cost of tariffs

According to the White House and independent analysts, the economic impact of the tariffs is massive:

For Israel, which completely eliminated tariffs on American goods in April 2025, this U.S. move is seen as an asymmetric blow to an ally.

Ukraine also expressed readiness to do the same, but could not implement the change due to another delay in the U.S. schedule.

The legal battle continues

Initially, the U.S. Federal Trade Court blocked the tariffs, but a panel of 11 appellate judges overturned the ruling.

Now everything depends on new appeals, which must be filed by the coming Thursday. If the court does not support the plaintiffs, the Moskowitz bill remains the only option.

Positions of Israel and Ukraine

Israel, though publicly restrained, is actively lobbying internally to cancel the tariffs, as they could cripple exports in key sectors — from agriculture to high-tech.

Ukraine, under wartime conditions and heavily reliant on Western markets, is especially vulnerable. Any additional tariff, according to economists, could reduce exports to the U.S. by 18–22%.

Meanwhile, Russia is out of the game

Interestingly, Russia is not subject to this reciprocal tariff policy due to the existing economic sanctions already in place.

This creates a paradox where U.S. allies — Israel and Ukraine — are burdened by tariffs, while Russia is not.

Meanwhile, Republicans in Congress are pushing for increased sanctions on Moscow to intensify pressure on the Putin regime.

What does it mean for Israelis and Ukrainians?

For Israelis and Ukrainians, as well as for export-driven businesses targeting the U.S., the new tariffs pose a real threat to income and trade contracts.

This is especially relevant for companies in technology, agriculture, and medical sectors, where the U.S. is a major export market.

Conclusion

NAnews — Israel News will continue to follow the fate of the Moskowitz bill and the fight to protect America’s allies from economic pressure.

If Congress does not support the initiative, it will be a troubling signal to all who believe in the special relationships between the U.S., Israel, and Ukraine.

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