Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has expressed her dissatisfaction with US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 20% tariff rate on European Union exports. Meloni, a Trump ally, stated that the EU tariffs would not be beneficial for either party and vowed to work towards a deal to prevent a trade war. Other world leaders, such as Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Irish Trade Minister Simon Harris, have also reacted, with Sánchez affirming Spain’s commitment to an open world and Harris expressing readiness to negotiate with the US. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese criticized the tariffs as “unjustified” but stated that his government would not impose reciprocal measures. Brazil has approved a law to counteract the 10% tariff imposed by Trump. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned countries against retaliating, emphasizing that such actions would lead to escalation. Median News Live

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