The data from Istat confirms Florence’s global exposure to the risks of international trade tensions.
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Tag: Donald Trump
Tuscany Faces Over €1 Billion in Potential Losses from US Tariffs
The Florence Chamber of Commerce warns of serious risks to exports, jobs, and tourism if 30% U.S. tariffs are imposed.
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Trump’s New Tariffs Feel Like an Embargo—and China’s Ready
What starts as a bid to protect domestic interests often ends up changing the daily lives of millions in ways policymakers neither planned nor controlled.
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U.S. Consulate in Florence to Close as Part of State Department Overhaul Announced by Rubio
The U.S. consulate in Florence is among several diplomatic posts set to close following the official announcement of a sweeping reorganization of the State Department, confirmed today by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
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U.S. Confirms Plan to Shut Down Florence Consulate
Florence’s consulate is to be “folded” into the U.S. Embassy in Rome.
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Tuscan Producers Fear Return of Trump Tariffs
Local producers in Tuscany are closely watching the news from across the Atlantic.
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Trump vs. Reagan: When Will American Voters Realize the Cost of Tariffs?
For decades, the Republican Party has championed free trade as a pillar of American prosperity. Today, Donald Trump is reversing that legacy.
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Camp Darby Also Hit by U.S. Government Budget Cuts
Camp Darby, the U.S. base near Pisa, faces major changes due to federal budget cuts.
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U.S. Consulate in Florence at Risk of Closure Amid State Department Cuts
The Trump administration is planning significant reductions in diplomatic missions worldwide.
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The Trump-Zelensky Clash and the Old Wild West
The recent clash between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House risks becoming the symbol of the end of the Western order.
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