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Giorgia Meloni’s American reckoning
Giorgia Meloni's alliance with Donald Trump faced tension over Italy's defense spending and trade surplus with the U.S., leading to public clashes after Trump mocked her for allegedly exploiting their relationship. Meloni defended her government's actions, citing domestic political calculations in a country where Trump is widely unpopular.
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