July 09, 2026
Meloni once counted Trump as a close ally, but ties have frayed since she criticised him over his attack on Pope Leo
Tajani has vowed to stay friends with the US despite Trump's jibes
Around 40 Italians are aboard the flotilla alongside activists from dozens of other countries
Continued Russian actions may prompt new sanctions, he warns
"Tariffs hurt everyone, starting with the United States," Tajani says. "If stock markets fall that puts at risk the pensions and the savings of the Americans."