Israeli manufacturers have threatened to halt production if the government does not change its economic policies but continues to cut credits. Manufacturers Association president Avraham Shavit said Monday the recent slow-down in devaluation of the Israel Shekel, introduced as a measure to wind down inflation, made exports unprofitable and only encouraged local consumption of imported goods. The Association said it was considering halting production and exports for some days as a protest.
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