“We expect a clear and strong stance that has not been from the government and Giorgia Meloni so far because it is not that for their political friendships they can damage national interest and European interest”. The secretary of the Democratic Party says it, Elly Schlein, Commenting – on the sidelines of the National Conference of the Democratic Party on industrial policies – Trump’s announcement on the duties at 30% for European products.
“I believe that Europe must be united and compact and that it would be deleterious to start a bilateral negotiation strategy to give reason to the Trump’s strategy, which is certainly that of the divide and impera. Now let’s really try to support the European negotiation. I hope it is another element of hype but that from here to August 1st there is still time to close an agreement and foil this commercial war ».
Palazzo Chigi, full support for commission. No polarization
The Italian government – Palazzo Chigi informs – continues to follow with great attention the development of the negotiations in progress between the European Union and the United States, fully supporting the efforts of the European Commission which will be further intensified in the next few days.
We trust in the goodwill of all the actors on the field to get to a fair agreementwhich – we always read in a note – can strengthen the West as a whole, given that, particularly in the current scenario, it would make no sense to trigger a commercial clash between the two banks of the Atlantic.
Now – it is still observed – it is It is essential to remain focused on negotiatorsI, avoiding polarizations that would make the achievement of an agreement more complex.