Twelve countries advance restrictions on trade from Israeli settlements; Canada diversifies away from US

Twelve countries are advancing measures to restrict trade originating from Israeli settlements, a coordinated diplomatic and trade action likely aimed at pressuring Israel over settlement policy. Separately, Canada is accelerating efforts to reduce economic dependence on the United States amid an ongoing trade war, signaling a strategic shift in North American trade relations. The scope and specific mechanisms of the settlement restrictions remain unclear, but the move reflects growing international pressure on Israel.