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Meloni Slams US Tariffs, Urges Collaboration to Avoid Trade War

4/4/2025

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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned the US's 20% tariffs on EU imports as "wrong" and detrimental, urging for collaboration to prevent a trade war. With Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani backing a practical strategy, all eyes are on US Vice President JD Vance's upcoming visit, which could pave the way for crucial discussions on these tariffs.

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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned the US's 20% tariffs on EU imports as "wrong" and detrimental, urging for collaboration to prevent a trade war. With Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani backing a practical strategy, all eyes are on US Vice President JD Vance's upcoming visit, which could pave the way for crucial discussions on these tariffs.