U.S. Ambassador to Italy Says Trump-Meloni Tensions Have Not Damaged Bilateral Relations

According to U.S. Ambassador Tilman Fertitta, U.S.-Italy relations remain "solid" despite public tensions between President Trump and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. "Disagreements between two leaders of such prominence do not affect the bilateral relationship between Italy and the United States," Fertitta said, marking his first public comments on the dispute.

The U.S. and Italy plan to sign a critical minerals agreement in the coming weeks, signaling warming ties between the two countries.