After the latest decisions and harsh words from Trump on the issue of duties, the stock markets are down again today, after yesterday’s attempted rebound. Milan lost 2.7% on opening, at 1.00 pm it was at 2. 54. All other European markets are negative. Italy is among the countries affected by the new tariffs that came into effect today: imports will be taxed at 20% in the United States, as the case for other European countries. Prime Minister Meloni will fly to Washington and meet President Trump on April17th to negotiate. Second day of official visits in Italy for the British royals. Italian researcher, Alessandro Coatti, 42 years old, was killed and dismembered in Colombia while on vacation . According to initial reconstructions, on Saturday night the man had gone out to go to a club and never returned. The Italian Embassy in Bogota is assisting Coatti’s family. 77 people are accused of being part of a network of scammers who targeted hundreds of people, especially the elderly, convincing them to spontaneously hand over jewelry and money. The murder of Ilaria Sula in Rome. A new inquiry by the Scientific Police is underway in the apartment where her ex-boyfriend Mark Samson allegedly killed the 22-year-old. An investigation is underway into any possible accomplices. Visitors, producers, and buyers from all over the world in Milan for the 63rd Salone Internazionale del Mobile. First assessments for Vinitaly, the most important fair in the sector that this year also had to deal with the news on US tariffs. Tennis. Matteo Berrettini eliminated number two Zverev at the Monte Carlo Masters tournament, thus preventing the German from being able to snatch the number 1 spot from Italy’s Sinner. Champions League, Inter makes a splash in Munich beating Bayern 2-1 in the quarter final first leg.
