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Italy shrugs off Trump's meme as U.S.-Italy ties weather the feud
world8 days ago

Italy shrugs off Trump's meme as U.S.-Italy ties weather the feud

Italian ministers sought to quell fallout from Donald Trump's Truth Social meme mocking Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, saying transatlantic relations extend beyond a few statements. Tajani, Crosetto, and Salvini downplayed the incident while Meloni called Trump’s claims 'made up.' With a NATO Ankara summit looming, officials indicate continued U.S.-Italy engagement and anticipate a possible meeting between Meloni and Trump, underscoring that ties remain strong despite the spat.

Meloni rejects Trump's 'begged' photo claim as Italy-US ties fray at G7
world26 days ago

Meloni rejects Trump's 'begged' photo claim as Italy-US ties fray at G7

Italy's prime minister Giorgia Meloni calls Trump’s assertion that she begged him for a photo at the G7 a 'made-up' anecdote, highlighting a widening rift with the US over Iran policy. Tajani canceled a forthcoming US trip as the row unfolds; Trump made the remark in a La7 interview after the Evian summit, while Meloni stressed that neither she nor Italy ever beg and that the relationship remains intact, with support from President Mattarella and other Italian leaders.

U.S. Reduces Proposed Tariffs on Italian Pasta
world6 months ago

U.S. Reduces Proposed Tariffs on Italian Pasta

Italy announced that the US has significantly reduced proposed tariffs on Italian pasta companies after a review, with tariffs for La Molisana and Garofalo notably lowered, reflecting a recognition of cooperation. The original threat of high tariffs was an embarrassment for Italy, which exports over 4 billion euros worth of pasta annually, with the US market being a significant part.