Jerusalem, 8 January, 2026 (TPS-IL) — The Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich informed the Minister of Economy Nir Barkat of his opposition to imposing an anti-dumping duty on aluminum imports from China and decision to block the move. The decision, said Smotrich’s office, was made after examining the macroeconomic implications, and with the understanding that the duty would severely damage the construction industry, delay the delivery of thousands of apartments, and increase the cost of living.
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Finance Minister Announces Opposition to Anti-Dumping Penalties on Chinese Aluminum
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich blocked anti-dumping duties on Chinese aluminum imports, citing severe damage to Israel's construction industry and increased.