Italy, Trump and Meloni

I like Meloni says Trump when asked about Italy tariffs
WASHINGTON DC, JAN 24 - United States President Donald Trump said "I like (Italian Premier Giorgia) Meloni a lot" on Friday when asked by a Mediaset reporter about whether his administration might go easy on Italy when it comes to imposing tariffs on EU goods.
Trump whisperer? Italy's Meloni navigates a high-stakes relationship
He hails a fantastic woman sweeping all before her in Europe. She praises a strong and shrewd defender of the West. Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni are fast forging a new transatlantic "special relationship".
Italy’s Meloni to leverage strong ties with Trump — but as president whisperer or Trojan horse?
After forging unexpectedly fond ties with President Biden, Italy’s right-wing Premier Giorgia Meloni is poised to leverage a more natural alliance with incoming President Trump that positions her as a key interlocutor between the U.
Italy's PM Meloni Sends Trump 'Best Wishes' For New Mandate
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni sent "best wishes" to US President Donald Trump Monday for the start of his new mandate.
Between Trumpism and the EU: Giorgia Meloni and the path ahead for Italy
Giorgia Meloni’s presence at Donald Trump’s inauguration aimed to reinforce her status as a privileged interlocutor with the new US administration. But this position carries risks for Italy and the EU.
Is Meloni Europe's new 'Trump whisperer'?
He hails a fantastic woman sweeping all before her in Europe. She praises a strong and shrewd defender of the West. U.S. President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni are fast forging a new transatlantic "special relationship.
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The Pope and Italy’s prime minister tussle over Donald Trump
C onflicting SIGNALS are reaching the new American administration from Rome. And some carry a whiff of incense. While Italy’s ...
Lithuania and Estonia bow to Donald Trump pressure and pledge 5% on defence spending
Kęstutis Budrys, Lithuania’s foreign minister, told the Financial Times that Europe was facing a “new era” after the Baltic ...
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Italy’s far-right League party backs Trump’s WHO exit
Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini has proposed a law to follow Donald Trump’s withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO).
Trump's world leaders club: who’s in and who's looking to salvage ties
President Donald Trump's second term is already bringing massive changes as global leaders, allies and adversaries alike, ...
Donald Trump and Keir Starmer hold 45-minute phone call - and promise to 'meet soon'
The talks came hours after Donald Trump gave an unexpectedly warm endorsement of Keir Starmer, saying 'I like him a lot' and ...
Italy's sparkling wine exports to US jumped in November ahead of possible tariffs
Exports of Italian sparkling wine such as prosecco to the U.S. surged by a record amount in November before possible tariffs ...
Italy's Far-right League Backs WHO Pullout
Italy's far-right League party, a partner in Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government, proposed a law Thursday to follow Donald Trump and pull out of the World Health Organization.
Lucas: Politicians change tune on Trump all over the world
The prime minister said he did not really attack Donald Trump personally anyway. “I didn’t attack the president, but the ...
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Trump aims to cut US force in Europe by 20,000, compel subsidies from allies, Italian report says
President Donald Trump wants to withdraw 20,000 U.S. troops from Europe and demand a subsidy from allies to pay for the ...