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Business associations and the government will met tomorros says Minister Adolfo Urso.

Meloni Government to meet Business Associations

April 7, 2025April 7, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

7 April 2025 — Giorgia Meloni’s government will meet business associations on Tuesday to discuss potential responses to the economic fallout from US President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

US Buyers Defy Tariffs to Attend Vinitaly

April 6, 2025April 6, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The 20% duties on Italian and European wine announced by President Trump have not deterred American buyers from Vinitaly.

The potential for a trade war as Trump threatens EU with tough tariffs. US tariffs hit Italy hard

Italy and EU work on US tariffs response

April 3, 2025April 3, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni met with a ministerial taskforce on Thursday to discuss the US tariffs announced by President Donald Trump. She cancelled her engagements for the day to coordinate Italy’s response, sources said.

Trump's global tariffs are expected to be announced this evening. Tariffs deal

Italian leaders react to Trump’s global tariffs

April 2, 2025April 2, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

President Sergio Mattarella has called Donald Trump’s global tariffs a “profound error” and urged Europe to respond in a “compact, calm, determined” manner. He made these remarks during a meeting with Estonian President Alar Karis at the Quirinale presidential palace in Rome on Wednesday.

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Consumer and Business Confidence Falls in March

March 29, 2025March 29, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s national statistics agency, Istat, reported a decline in both consumer and business confidence for March 2025. The consumer confidence index dropped from 98.8 in February to 95.0.

TikTok Expands E-Commerce Business to Italy

March 27, 2025March 27, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

TikTok is officially rolling out its e-commerce business in Italy, France, and Germany, challenging platforms such as Amazon. The service will launch on 31 March, following its initial introduction in Ireland and Spain.

President Mattarella being asked about tariffs at event Credit: Agricola é

Mattarella hopes for common sense over tariffs

March 24, 2025March 24, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

President Sergio Mattarella urged for “common sense to prevail” on Monday when asked by a young man about the tariffs that US President Donald Trump’s administration planned to impose on EU goods.

Meta AI to be rolled out across EU

March 20, 2025March 20, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Meta has announced the rollout of its AI chat function, Meta AI, across Italy and the European Union in the coming weeks. This feature will integrate into Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger, supporting six European languages, including Italian.

Capital Markets Union needed soon says Meloni. Image credit: Shutterstock

Capital Markets Union essential for Europe – Meloni

March 19, 2025March 19, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday that completing the capital markets union is a crucial step that cannot be delayed. It is particularly important, she said, if Europe wants a financial infrastructure capable of stimulating private investment and supporting competitiveness.