President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held talks in the Oval Office, discussing a range of issues including Iran, trade, and the situation in Syria. Trump expressed his desire to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and revealed that the US is engaging in direct talks with Iran. He also emphasized the need for fair trade deals and the elimination of trade barriers. Netanyahu discussed the possibility of eliminating tariffs and trade barriers between Israel and the US, as well as the situation in Gaza and the need to secure the release of hostages. Trump also addressed the issue of tariffs with other countries, including China and the European Union, and highlighted the importance of bringing manufacturing back to the US.

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