Italy Seeks to De-Escalate US Rift After Trump-Meloni Spat, Tajani Says Alliance Is Indispensable

3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 23

Antonio Tajani said Tuesday Italy is trying to repair ties with Washington after a clash between Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni raised fears of a broader rupture.
Tajani framed the dispute as containable, saying a definitive break would be a mistake and urging both sides to work to de-escalate tensions.
Italy’s foreign minister also stressed that Rome’s alliance with the US remains sustainable and indispensable, signaling Italy wants to preserve the relationship despite the leaders’ spat.

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