Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni warned against the notion of a “trade war within the West”.
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni warned on Sunday (July 13, 2025) against the notion of a “trade war within the West”, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s bulletins of 30% tariffs on EU merchandise.
“A trade war within the West would weaken us all in the face of the global challenges we are confronting together,” Ms. Meloni mentioned 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 mentioned.
“Italy will do its part. As always,” she added, as the EU holds off on a response in the hopes of reaching an settlement.
Mr. Trump introduced on Saturday that merchandise imported into the United States from the European Union and Mexico could be topic to 30 p.c tariffs beginning August 1.
Since then, Italian opposition events have criticized Ms. Meloni and her far-right celebration 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 said that Brussels wouldn’t retaliate against 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