Archive · 19 Sep 2025
Italy's Deputy PM Discusses Auto Cooperation with China Amid EU Tensions
Italy's Deputy Prime Minister, Matteo Salvini, visited China and spoke about Italy and China working together in the car and transportation industries.
This is happening even though the EU, which Italy is part of, has trade disagreements with China.
The EU has put tariffs on Chinese electric cars, and China has responded with tariffs on European goods.
Despite these tensions, Italy wants to keep good relations with China and explore opportunities for investment and collaboration in transport, including advancements in autonomous driving and AI.
Italy's Deputy Prime Minister discussed auto industry cooperation with China.
The EU imposed tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.
China responded with anti-dumping duties on European goods.
Italy has tried to maintain good relations with China despite the EU's actions.
Salvini highlighted potential in infrastructure and transport development.
- Who
- Matteo Salvini, Italy's Deputy Prime Minister
- What
- Talked up cooperation with China in the auto industry.
- When
- During a visit to China, interview published on Friday.
- Where
- China
- Why
- To foster cooperation in automobiles, smart roads, and other transport areas, while also navigating trade tensions with the EU.
- Key Figure
- Matteo Salvini, Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister
- Focus
- Cooperation in automobiles and transport
- Location
- China
- Event
- Visit by Salvini to China
- Tensions
- EU trade tensions with China over tariffs