Don’t boycott Israel, Trump administration warns as Andy Burnham considers settlement goods embargo
US State Department says anti-Israel trade measures ‘subvert American interests’ and ‘undermine peace’ in effective warning to incoming PM
Assessment
The US State Department's warning directly targets Andy Burnham's proposed embargo on Israeli settlement goods, signaling that Washington views such trade measures as hostile to American interests and peace prospects. This intervention pressures the incoming UK administration to align with US policy on Israel, potentially shaping Labour's approach to settlement goods.