Italy's Foreign Minister Engages in Trade Discussions Amidst Trump's New Tariffs

Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani is actively involved in discussions both internationally and domestically on Monday following the US Supreme Court's recent decision to strike down a significant portion of President Donald Trump's tariff policies. This ruling prompted Trump to announce new global tariffs of 15% over the weekend, utilizing a different mechanism for implementation. Tajani revealed that he had an extensive conversation with European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic about the recent developments on Sunday. He will be participating in a G7 international trade meeting on Monday, which will be followed by a subsequent meeting with the Italian government's tariffs task force that includes business leaders. In Italy's political landscape, opposition parties have criticized Premier Giorgia Meloni for her silence in the wake of Trump's announcement regarding the new tariffs. They have accused her of being unresponsive and failing to take a stand in such a critical time. Meloni, who leads the rightwing Brothers of Italy (FdI) party, has a history of maintaining friendly relations with Trump and was notably the only European leader invited to his inauguration last year. The growing tension between Italy's political dynamics and international trade policies is becoming more pronounced as the nation navigates its response to the evolving situation. Related Sources: • Source 1 • Source 2