AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoItaly–US Diplomatic Spat: Italy’s PM Giorgia Meloni and top diplomat Tajani hit back after Donald Trump claimed she “begged” for a G7 photo, with Italy cancelling US visits and escalating political strain. EU Trade & Industry: EU leaders weigh tougher measures over China’s trade imbalance as the deficit deepens, while the bloc also discusses new financing sources for the EU budget. Energy & Finance: Italy’s antitrust regulator opens a probe into Apple’s cloud practices under the EU Digital Markets Act, and Italy’s Conio secures a MiCAR licence for crypto-asset services. Business & Markets: Accenture strengthens its Italy footprint with acquisitions, while payments infrastructure advances with CBI’s request-to-pay rollout supported by Nexi and EBA CLEARING. Fashion & Retail: Peserico pushes menswear growth with a Milan showcase, and Dolce & Gabbana flags further expansion in menswear and leather goods. Transport & Logistics: Italy’s construction output rises slightly, and the transport sector sees renewed focus on strategic projects.
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