Storyline: Italy, an export-driven economy, has recently lowered its gross domestic product growth target to 0.6 percent for 2025, due to global uncertainties brought by the "reciprocal tariffs" of the United States. Following the U.S. announcement of increased tariffs, the third largest economy in the European Union predicted its exports to the United States would reduce by 15 percent, if all the U.S. tariffs are implemented, which will result in a loss of 14 billion euro for Italy. Sectors such as machinery, automobile, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and fashion are expected to take the hardest blow of the U.S. tariffs. Italy's Minister of Economy and Finance Giancarlo Giorgetti recently said that the country's economic performance could face challenges starting in the second quarter due to the U.S. tariffs. The backlash against the U.S. tariff hikes has been swiftly widespread among Italian lawmakers and citizens. Two Italian parliament members, Nicola Fratoianni and Angelo Bonelli, launched a mobile app designed to discourage the purchase of American goods. Available on Android and web platforms, the app allows users to scan product barcodes to identify their origin and advises against buying U.S.-made items. The lawmakers also criticized the United States for its arrogant trade protectionism and called for conscious consumer choices to defend European economies and fair trade practices. Since its launch, the app has recorded more than 40,000 scans. Shotlist: FILE: Rome, Italy - Jan 4, 2022: 1. National flag of Italy (C), flag of European Union (R) 2. Quirinal Palace, presidential palace FILE: Rome, Italy - October, 2021: 3. Various of cityscape FILE: Trieste, Italy - June 27, 2022: 4. Aerial shot of containers and cranes at port FILE: Rome, Italy - October, 2021: 5. Visitors, traffic 6. Various of traffic Rome, Italy - April 7, 2025: 7. Various of pedestrians, stand 9. Buses 10. Travelers getting off from tram Rome, Italy - April 12, 2025: 11. Various of resident use mobile app, designed to discourage purchase of American goods 12. Various of webpages showing application. [Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland]