In February 2026, the Israeli government formally approved a resolution to commence negotiations with the United States on a new, comprehensive Free Trade Agreement aimed at expanding economic cooperation. Additionally, in April 2026, a 'Protocol on Agricultural Trade Facilitation' was signed by the Israeli Minister of Agriculture and the U.S. Trade Representative, specifically designed to address and facilitate agricultural trade between the two nations. Both parts of Amichai Chikli's statement are accurate and reflect recent governmental actions.