Is it really possible to always “turn the other cheek” when faced with Trump’s tariff “slap”? “Apart from the fact that Trump has big hands, so it’s better to avoid getting slapped or there will be trouble, I think he’s a skilled player, and I hope he also knows where the limit is". This is how Paolo Barelli, leader of the Forza Italia group in the Chamber of Deputies, reacted to reporters' questions outside Montecitorio, widening his arms to emphasize the point. Italian politicians are still anticipating new developments and are continuing to query the White House's announcement of 30% trade tariffs for Europe starting August 1st. On the same day, European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic issued a warning that "the current uncertainty caused by unjustified tariffs cannot persist indefinitely. Consequently, it is imperative that we prepare for all potential outcomes, including the possibility of proportionate and thoughtful measures to restore balance in our transatlantic relationship". However, Barelli is confident: "We must find a solution. I believe that Trump is also trying in his own way. He's definitely increasing the game, but I'm convinced that a fair solution will be reached that benefits our companies, the country, and Europe. Any measures should be implemented only if absolutely necessary. Europe must be united and rational, and finding a solution is also in Trump's best interests. No economy can consider bargaining alone with a powerful economy like the United States. "Anyone who considers going alone has already lost". The majority of the Lega is harshly critical of Europe: "Tariffs are harmful to our country, and a trade war would be detrimental to businesses. "Brussels has a responsibility to engage in dialogue with the United States, but it must also alleviate, if not entirely eliminate, absurd economic constraints such as the Stability Pact and the Green Deal", stated Laura Ravetto, a Lega MP, in an interview with reporters outside the Chamber of Deputies. In the meantime, Secretary Elly Schlein convened a meeting of the Democratic Party secretariat today to "conduct an analysis of the economic implications and potential concrete measures to be implemented to assist the EU negotiations until the final moment", as indicated in a statement.