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Meloni and Trump (pictured) say they are certain they can reach an agreement on trade tariffs. Image credit: Palazzo Chiggi The relationship has now soured considerably.

Trump turns on Meloni – I was wrong about her

April 14, 2026April 14, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Donald Trump publicly attacked Giorgia Meloni over her refusal to back the Iran war and her defence of Pope Leo XIV prompting a unified Italian response and a pointed aside from President Mattarella.

Trump reposted fake message but opposition call for clarification. Meloni says political climate is barbaric. Meloni condemns Russian and Israeli incursions

Meloni faces pressure after Trump reposted claim of Italy-US deal

October 20, 2025October 20, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Opposition politicians in Italy demand Premier Giorgia Meloni clarify her government’s stance after US President Donald Trump reposted a message suggesting Rome plans to strike a separate trade deal with Washington and reduce support for Ukraine.

Close up of AI image of Dinald Trump as pope

Trump Pope AI image sparks outrage

May 3, 2025May 3, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A digitally altered image of Donald Trump dressed as the pope has caused uproar online. The US president shared it on his Truth Social platform on Friday night.

Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni. © Filippo Attili, Palazzo Chigi press office via AFP Meloni will visit US President Trump on 17th April to discuss tariffs

Meloni to meet Trump in Washington over EU-US tariffs

April 9, 2025April 9, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni will travel to Washington on 17 April for talks with US President Donald Trump. The meeting aims to address US tariffs on EU imports and prevent a possible trade war.

Trump's global tariffs are expected to be announced this evening. Tariffs deal

Italian leaders react to Trump’s global tariffs

April 2, 2025April 2, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

President Sergio Mattarella has called Donald Trump’s global tariffs a “profound error” and urged Europe to respond in a “compact, calm, determined” manner. He made these remarks during a meeting with Estonian President Alar Karis at the Quirinale presidential palace in Rome on Wednesday.

Antonio Tajani leader of Forza Italia, asks for calm after Trump Zelensky remarks

Tajani urges calm over Trump remarks on Zelensky

February 21, 2025February 21, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on Thursday called for calm after United States President Donald Trump criticised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

The potential for a trade war as Trump threatens EU with tough tariffs. US tariffs hit Italy hard

Trump threatens next tariffs are for Europe

February 3, 2025February 3, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on European goods, escalating tensions between Washington and Brussels. His announcement caused the euro to hit a two-year low against the dollar, trading at 1.0141 before recovering slightly to 1.023.

Giorgia Meloni next Arnegtina's President Javire Milei at Trump inauguration. Credit. SAUL LOEB/Pool via Reuters

Italy’s Messages to Trump on his inauguration

January 21, 2025January 21, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

PM Giorgia Meloni attended Donald Trump’s inauguration as 47th President of the United States of America. Meanwhile, Deputy Premier Antonio Tajani emphasised the importance of the United States in promoting peace in the Middle East during an event in Italy.

onald Trump signing an order for the Executive Team in the White House Credit: Andrew HarnikAP

Pope’s inauguration message to Trump: promote peace and society

January 20, 2025January 20, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Pope Francis called on Donald Trump to promote peace and work for a society without hatred, discrimination and exclusion in his inauguration message.

Giorgia Meloni Meets Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago

January 5, 2025January 5, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Giorgia Meloni paid an unannounced visit to President-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate on Saturday. The meeting shows Meloni’s intention to strengthen Italy’s diplomatic ties with the United States.