Markets attempted recovery after three days of tariff-induced crashes, with Tokyo rebounding 6% and Milan closing up 2.4%, though with volatility throughout the day. China vowed to "fight to the end" against what it termed US "blackmail," while the White House confirmed 104% tariffs on Chinese imports starting tomorrow.
The EU prepared a three-phase counter-strategy, with von der Leyen speaking of a "bazooka on the table" while seeking to avoid escalation. Meloni announced an April 17 Washington visit to propose a "zero-for-zero" tariff approach to Trump.
King Charles and Queen Camilla began their state visit to Italy with ceremonial welcomes at the Quirinale and Altar of the Fatherland.
Italian biologist Alessandro Coatti was found murdered and dismembered in Colombia, while prosecutors sought dismissal of sexual assault charges against Leonardo La Russa, son of the Senate President.