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15.04.2025Trump Rejects Zero Tariff Proposal While Mattarella Gets Pacemaker

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Italy for 15.04.2025.

It displays 149 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

15.04.2025Trump Rejects Zero Tariff Proposal While Mattarella Gets Pacemaker
Trump rejected the EU's proposal for zero tariffs on industrial goods and automobiles, continuing his protectionist stance despite showing flexibility on exemptions in previous days. While considering temporary auto tariff suspensions, he threatened new tariffs on chips and pharmaceuticals instead. Meloni described the situation as a "difficult moment" as she prepared for her Washington visit.

Trump's envoy Witkoff claimed Putin is "open to permanent peace" in Ukraine centered around "five territories," while the US notably refused to sign the G7 condemnation of Russia's Sumy attack.

Media extensively covered a sexual assault case in Busto Arsizio, where a 14-year-old girl was raped by a man she met on social media.

President Mattarella was hospitalized for a scheduled pacemaker implant, with officials emphasizing there was "no cause for concern."

China escalated trade tensions by blocking deliveries of new Boeing aircraft.
15.04.2025
04:46
La Stampa

Trump: «Valuto l’esenzione temporanea dei dazi sulle auto». Il rialzo sui mercati asiatici Toyota Motor, Suzuki Motor e Honda Motor

Anche i produttori di componenti hanno beneficiato delle migliori prospettive del settore
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04:55
La Stampa

Trump: «Valuto l’esenzione temporanea dei dazi sulle auto». Il rialzo sui mercati asiatici

Anche i produttori di componenti hanno beneficiato delle migliori prospettive del settore
04:55
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05:06Trump Considers Auto Tariff Suspension

The newspapers report on Trump's potential suspension of auto tariffs, a move currently being considered to give manufacturers time to adapt supply chains (Corriere, ANSA, Sky TG24). Meanwhile, Trump continues threatening tariffs on chips and pharmaceuticals as EU Commissioner Sefcovic engages in trade negotiations in Washington (ANSA, Corriere). Separately, Italian media covers a shocking double murder in Rome (La Repubblica), Trump freezing $2.2 billion in funds for Harvard University (Il Sole 24 Ore), health initiatives against childhood obesity including sugar taxes and vegetable subsidies (Avvenire), and Napoli's 3-0 victory over Empoli with goals from Lukaku and McTominay (Adnkronos).
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HuffPost Italia
Ovvero Vargas Llosa contro García Márquez e il Sudamerica magico degli europei, da Pancho Villa a Che Guevara
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07:07Trump Claims Putin Open To Permanent Peace

The newspapers extensively report on Trump's statements about Ukraine, blaming Zelensky and Biden for the war while revealing Putin is "open to permanent peace" according to Trump's envoy Witkoff (ANSA, Corriere). Trump's tariff strategy continues to dominate economic news, with consideration of temporary auto tariff exemptions while threatening new tariffs on chips and pharmaceuticals (Adnkronos, La Stampa, Sky TG24, Il Sole 24 Ore). Other headlines cover Trump freezing $2.2 billion in Harvard funding (HuffPost) and an EU migration policy victory for Italy regarding "safe countries" for deportation (Il Giornale).
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Che la missione della presidente del Consiglio a Washington sia logicamente e storicamente giustificata non esclude affatto che essa sia ad alto rischio
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09:18Teen Raped By Social Media Predator

The newspapers report extensively on a disturbing sexual assault case in Busto Arsizio, where a 14-year-old girl was raped and beaten by a 21-year-old man she met on social media (Adnkronos, ANSA, Corriere, Il Giornale, La Repubblica). The victim has been given a 50-day prognosis for her injuries. Separately, Trump's envoy claims progress in Russia-Ukraine peace talks, stating Putin is "open to permanent peace" while emphasizing that "five territories" are key to any resolution (ANSA, Sky TG24). Another story highlights Chinese ideologue Zhang Weiwei's rising influence as he promotes meritocracy over Western democracy (HuffPost).
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11:20French Prison Riots Erupt With Gunfire

The newspapers report on prison riots in France with cars set on fire and gunshots (Adnkronos), and President Mattarella signing the Morandi bill while criticizing discrimination against civil unions (ANSA). The Vatican announces Pope Francis has written meditations for the Good Friday Via Crucis at the Colosseum (Avvenire). Trump envoy Witkoff claims Ukraine peace negotiations center around "five territories" (Corriere). There's ongoing coverage of the Visibilia case involving Minister Santanchè, with judges demanding prosecutors rewrite "incomprehensible" charges (Il Giornale, La Repubblica). Zelensky has fired Sumy district's head for negligence following a deadly Russian attack (La Stampa).
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Bankitalia mette in riga i catastrofisti dell'intelligenza artificiale: se il nostro paese ha una chance di non perdere il benessere acquisito negli ultimi 80 anni è solo abbracciando l'innovazione tecnologica, non ripudiandola. Altrimenti il futuro è segnato: si perde lo 0,9% del Pil ogni anno a causa del crollo delle nascite
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13:17Mattarella Flags Discrimination In Morandi Victims Law

The newspapers report extensively on President Mattarella signing the Morandi Bridge victim compensation law while raising constitutional concerns about discrimination against civil unions and unmarried couples (ANSA, Corriere, Il Giornale, Sky TG24). The law provides benefits to victims' families but treats married couples differently from unmarried partners. In other news, Bankitalia suggests AI could help address Italy's aging population crisis and prevent annual GDP losses of 0.9% (HuffPost), while Stellantis CEO Elkann warns about risks to the European and American auto industries from new tariffs and regulations (Il Sole 24 Ore).
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La destra, trainata dall'ala più radicale, che vince spinta dalla paura dello straniero. La sinistra che non riesce a parlare alla gente. I cantieri del Made in Italy retti dalla manodopera immigrata (e senza diritto di voto). La lista di soli cittadini stranieri, bollata come "lista islamica", che fa flop. La storia di Monfalcone è un paradigma del nostro tempo
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Alla Camera la multinazionale presenta un report sulle nuove sedi aperte in Italia: "Generato un valore condiviso di oltre 164 milioni". Ad accoglierli c'è il leghista Toccalini. Assente per "impegni istituzionali" Rampelli (FdI), che era stato invitato, ma c'è chi ricorda quando organizzava flash mob contro il primo fast food a Roma, nel 1986
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Intervista all'economista ed ex dirigente della Commissione Ue: “Trump minaccia, Xi lusinga l’Ue, che contraccambia. Il negoziato con gli Usa prenderà tutti i 90 giorni: ancora non si sa a cosa punti il presidente Usa, capirlo è l’obiettivo di Sefcovic e Meloni”. "La premier si adoperi per un colloquio tra Trump e von der Leyen"
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15:57US Rejects Zero Tariff Proposal

The newspapers extensively report on US-EU tariff negotiations, with the US rejecting Europe's proposal for zero tariffs (ANSA, La Stampa). Prime Minister Meloni prepares for her mission to Washington, promising to "do her best" in discussions with Trump (Adnkronos, Il Giornale, Sky TG24). Multiple sources highlight growing China-EU economic relations amid US tensions, with one expert noting "China will be more partner than rival to Europe" regardless of Trump outcomes (HuffPost). Separately, a significant pension funding gap of €6.6 billion from unpaid business contributions is causing alarm, with multiple sources reporting the Italian government will need to cover this shortfall (Corriere, Il Sole 24 Ore, La Repubblica).
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Il presidente dell'ateneo, Alan Garber, spinto dai docenti e dal richiamo della Storia, respinge i diktat al mondo accademico della Casa Bianca: "Non rinunciamo alla nostra indipendenza". Il sostegno di Obama, le nuove minacce trumpiane. Del Pero (Sciences Po): "La capitolazione della Columbia era stata umiliante. Ora, dopo i giudici, c'è un altro contropotere in campo"
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18:40US Rejects Zero Tariff Proposal As Meloni Prepares For Trump Meeting

The newspapers extensively report on the US rejection of EU proposals for zero tariffs on industrial goods and automobiles (ANSA, Corriere, La Repubblica, La Stampa, Il Sole 24 Ore, Sky TG24). Prime Minister Meloni describes this as a "difficult moment" as she prepares for her Thursday meeting with Trump in the Oval Office, promising Italy will "do our best" in negotiations (Adnkronos, Il Giornale, La Repubblica). Separately, Harvard University is emerging as a center of resistance to Trump administration pressures, with university president Alan Garber refusing to compromise academic independence, gaining support from Obama while facing new threats from the White House (HuffPost).
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21:32
La Stampa

Dazi zero su auto e industria, Trump gela l'Europa. Meloni: «Un momento difficile»

Il presidente in giornata aveva rispettato tutti gli impegni in agenda
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