Note from the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani

The extraordinary export plan is working. Diversifying the international markets to which we export our products is the right strategy to counter the negative impact of American tariffs. In the first half of 2025, Italian exports to non-EU countries recorded a growth of 1.3%, rising to +2% when energy is excluded. Exports to the United Arab Emirates, Brazil, Switzerland, Spain and Saudi Arabia performed well, results also achieved thanks to our strategic missions. The quality and wide range of Made in Italy products know no borders. Exports will continue to drive Italian economic growth. We are moving forward towards the target of EUR 700 billion in annual exports.