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Italian minister proposes fresh taxes on arms makers’ windfall profits

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Italian defense companies whose profits have soared thanks to armed conflicts around the world could face increased taxation.

Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti said the imposition of fresh taxes on Italian arms makers could be part of across-the-board revenue raising by the Italian government as it struggles to boost its finances.

His announcement prompted surprise from allies in Italy ’s right wing government who oppose new taxes.

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English

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