[UPDATE] Trump declines to condemn 12 countries’ trade restrictions on Israeli West Bank settlements.

Trump declined to condemn the UK-led restrictions on Wednesday, Sept. 9. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. would not follow Britain’s move but declined further comment.

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Britain announced trade restrictions on Israeli West Bank settlements, joined by 11 other countries, including France and Canada. Israel announced retaliatory measures including the closure of Britain’s consulate in East Jerusalem.