Italy's Salvini says 2.4 percent deficit target not negotiable

ROME (Reuters) - Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini said on Wednesday he was not open to negotiations over Italy's deficit target of 2.4 percent of gross domestic product next year, though other aspects of the budget could be discussed.The European Commission has rejected Rome's expansionary 2019 budget because it reverses a commitment to reduce borrowing made by the previous government.The EU executive is expected on Wednesday take the first step towards disciplining Italy over the budget,..