The axe of US tariffs is falling on Made in Italy products, hitting Pecorino Romano, Parmigiano Reggiano, Provolone, and Prosciutto with a 25% tariff. Olive oil and Prosecco, however, are expected to be spared. This is according to the list of products published by US authorities after the WTO approved the United States' entry. The tariffs are expected to take effect on October 18th. The list also includes Scotch whiskey, French wines, Swiss Emmental, and Gruyère. A 10% tariff is expected on commercial aircraft. "The tariffs will take effect on October 18th," confirmed US Trade Chief Robert Lightizer, adding that the Trump administration hopes to negotiate with the European Union to resolve the issues at hand. The US has also requested a WTO meeting on October 14th to obtain approval for countermeasures against the EU. Italian wine, pasta, and olive oil have been spared US tariffs on imports of industrial and agricultural goods from the European Union. The World Trade Organization (WTO) has recognized Washington's right to impose tariffs on $7,5 billion of European exports as compensation for aid granted to the Airbus aircraft consortium.
Naples - At the entrance to Monaldi Hospital, Patrizia Mercolino holds hope as her only certainty: "I won't give up, I'll hold on to hope until the end. A heart must arrive for my son, and he must come home. He's a warrior, he's strong." The two-year-old boy is in critical condition following the heart transplant performed on December 23rd with an organ…
"Every cockroach is beautiful in its mother's eyes" is one of the most well-known and revered proverbs in Neapolitan folk tradition. Literally meaning "every cockroach is beautiful in its mother's eyes," this phrase's significance extends far beyond its simple translation. Used for centuries in everyday Neapolitan parlance and spreading throughout Italy,...
After personal and house searches, the two were found in possession of over 2,7 kilograms of cocaine and crack, with an estimated street value of approximately €300.000. Packaging materials, precision scales, and €545 in cash, believed to be the proceeds of drug dealing, were also seized. Following formalities, the arrested individuals were…
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