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.
