Choosing between the United States and Europe is an idea “Childish” And “Superficial”according to Giorgia Meloni. In a long interview at Financial Timesthis Friday, March 28, the head of the Italian government assures that she does not see the American president, Donald Trump, as an opponent, and that she will continue to respect “The first ally” of his country.
While, since his return to the White House, Donald Trump has been chaining the presidential decrees and the announcements of new customs duties at an unprecedented pace, notably with regard to European products, Giorgia Meloni ” to understand “ The approach of a “Leader who defends his national interests”.
“I defend (Me too) mine “compares the conservative political manager. According to her, some Europeans have reactions “A little too political” towards the billionaire. “Do you really think that protectionism in the United States was invented by Donald Trump?” »»she laughs. On the contrary, according to the Italian government’s heading, the United States has been pursuing a protectionist agenda for a while-it cites, for example, the law on the reduction of Joe Biden inflation.
While the commission has promised to retaliate against Trump’s prices, Meloni wishes that the EU keeps its calm. “Sometimes I have the impression that we simply answer instinctively,” she regrets. And add: “On these subjects, it must be said:” Let’s stay calm. Let’s think. ” »»
“The crisis always hides an opportunity”
As for the approach “Conflictual” of Trump on European Defense, the Italian Prime Minister sees her as a “Stimulus” necessary for the continent to finally take charge of its own safety. “I like to say that the crisis always hides an opportunity”she confides to the “FT”. On the conflict in Ukraine, Giorgia Meloni says he has confidence in the efforts of the American leader, who has Italy in his crosshairs because of his defense expenses well below the target of 2 % of GDP – set by NATO agreements.
Determined to avoid a transatlantic bursting, Giorgia Meloni tempers the criticisms of her ally vis-à-vis the old continent who, according to her, were not directed against her peoples, but against her “Straight class … and the idea that, instead of reading reality and finding ways to give people to people, they are imposed on their ideology”.
“Italy can have good relations with the United States and, if there is something that Italy can also do to avoid a confrontation (of the United States) with Europe and to build bridges, I will do it”still promises the Italian Prime Minister, hammering that “It is in the interest of Europeans”.
