
The decline in exports to the United States and future prospects
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The midterm elections in the United States have generated economic uncertainty for Italian exporters.
The analysis of the president of the industrial producers, after the midterm elections. “We lose 23 percent in value and 10 percent in quantity.” A collapse partially compensated by agreements such as the one with Mercosur but the US market remains irreplaceable. “We hope that many things will now be rethought”

The Irish presidency of the EU is proposing a reform to increase excise duties on tobacco, e-cigarettes and nicotine sachets. A reduction in the threshold for cross-border purchases is expected and an exemption until 2036 for ten countries, including Italy.

The Irish presidency of the EU is proposing a reform to increase excise duties on tobacco, e-cigarettes and nicotine products. A reduction in the threshold for cross-border purchases and a transitional period until 2036 are expected for ten countries, including Italy.

The Government has not renewed the cut in excise duties on diesel which expires on 7 November. From Sunday, prices at the pump will undergo a slight increase of around 4.9 cents per litre, with an estimated saving for the exchequer of 3.5 million euros per day.

An analysis of the economic impact of hybrid warfare highlights the high costs of false aircraft bomb alerts, cyber attacks and data breaches in Italy, affecting transport and businesses.

The confrontation between banks and unions at the ABI restarts for the renewal of the contracts of 260 thousand workers. The new fiscal burden of the Budget and international economic uncertainties are weighing on the negotiations.

Luxury tourism in Italy recorded spending of 10.4 billion euros in 2025, equal to 17.3% of the total hotel budget. Lazio is first at a regional level, according to data from a Demoskopika survey.