Italy's fashion industry is unsure about the future because of threats of tariffs.


Italy's fashion industry is unsure about the future because of threats of tariffs.

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Italy's fashion industry is unsure about the future because of threats of tariffs.

The leader of Italy's fashion group asked the Italian government for help. He wants to protect Italian fashion businesses from possible taxes by the US government.

The leader, Carlo Capasa, spoke about this at a fashion event in Milan. He said that taxing Italian fashion would be a bad thing because it's a very important industry for Italy.

Fashion is one of the biggest industries in Italy, making a lot of money and employing many people. It includes clothes, shoes, bags, and jewelry.

US President Donald Trump has talked about putting taxes on things imported from Europe, including Italy. This is making Italian fashion businesses nervous because the US is one of their biggest markets.

Even though selling fashion around the world has been difficult recently, Italian fashion businesses are still doing better than before the pandemic. They are hopeful that they can continue to be successful.


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Who asked the Italian government for help?

The leader of Italy's fashion group, Carlo Capasa, asked the Italian government for help.

Why does Carlo Capasa think taxing Italian fashion is bad?

He thinks taxing Italian fashion is bad because it is a very important industry for Italy.

How is the Italian fashion industry doing now compared to before the pandemic?

Italian fashion businesses are doing better now than before the pandemic.


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