Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Tuesday that relations with the United States must return to their normal course, emphasizing that Italy's foreign policy will not shift following the clash with President Donald Trump. She said she does not believe the dispute will negatively affect Italy's economy.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni sought to de-escalate the diplomatic rift with the United States on Tuesday evening, saying in a statement that relations with Washington must return to their proper course. She stressed that Italy's foreign policy remains unchanged despite the ongoing clash with President Donald Trump, and that the dispute would not harm the Italian economy.
The remarks come amid a bitter public feud between Meloni and Trump that has escalated over the past week. Trump claimed Meloni 'begged' for a photo with him at the G7 summit and accused Italy of refusing landing rights for US military aircraft during operations against Iran — a charge Rome denies. Meloni has fired back sharply, calling Trump's account 'absolute fiction' and saying she entered against him 'at 200 km/h.' Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani canceled a planned visit to the US on Friday over what he called Trump's 'grave and offensive' remarks.
Meloni's latest statement marks a tonal shift toward reconciliation, though she continues to stand by her earlier rejection of Trump's version of events. As The Zioneer reported over the weekend, analysts have assessed that Trump's attacks and Meloni's firm stance may actually benefit her politically in Italy, where Trump is reportedly unpopular.
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