Italy is working to undertake a tax on low-value postal packages from non-European international locations, senior politicians mentioned, as a part of measures to guard its style business from low-cost imports largely from China.
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“Our measures will probably be in drive by the top of this 12 months,” Trade Minister Adolfo Urso advised reporters.
Italy’s ruling events plan to use a levy to consignments value lower than €150 (US$175), in step with a proposal being mentioned at European Union degree, different politicians mentioned.
Financial system Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti referred to as for the quicker introduction of the broader EU tax, saying in an announcement it ought to come into drive in 2026 slightly than 2028, as at the moment envisaged.
“We’d like sturdy and quick European guidelines to stem the non-European aggression that’s invading our market with low cost and unregulated merchandise,” Giorgetti mentioned.