Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni warned towards the notion of a “commerce warfare throughout the West”. | Photo Credit: Reuters
“A trade war within the West would weaken us all in the face of the global challenges we are confronting together,” Ms. Meloni stated in an announcement launched by her workplace.
“Europe has the economic and financial strength to assert its position and reach a fair and sensible agreement,” she stated.
“Italy will do its part. As always,” she added, because the EU holds off on a response within the hopes of reaching an settlement.
Mr. Trump introduced on Saturday that merchandise imported into the United States from the European Union and Mexico can be topic to 30 p.c tariffs beginning August 1.
Since then, Italian opposition events have criticized Ms. Meloni and her far-right social gathering Brothers of Italy, whereas opposition Five Star Movement chief Giuseppe Conte accusing her of “bowing her head” to Washington’s threats.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen acknowledged that Brussels wouldn’t retaliate towards U.S. tariffs on metal and aluminium for now, hoping to safe a deal to keep away from broader 30-percent levy on all its exported merchandise.
Published – July 14, 2025 05:23 am IST
