The American Italian Food Coalition Praises Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s Visit to the White House

Press: Press@aifcoalition.org

On the occasion of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's visit to the White House, American Italian Food Coalition co-chairs Hon. Susan Molinari and Lucy Calautti released the following statement:

"On behalf of the American Italian Food Coalition, we welcome Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s visit to the White House! This visit reaffirms the strong relationship between the United States and Italy through discussion of strategic interests, including our shared commitments to sustainability and closer transatlantic coordination through trade. 

The U.S. and Italy trade more than $100 billion annually in goods and services. In recent years, this alliance has been threatened by tariffs disputes, such as the Boeing-Airbus case and the recent adoption of Digital Services Taxes. Food products are among the highest exports from Italy to the U.S., and AIFC members remain committed to ensuring Americans have access to the uniquely Italian foods they have grown to love.

The United States’ relationship with Italy, though, means so much more than food - it is a long-standing partnership dating back centuries and has grown stronger with time. With Italy’s upcoming presidency of the G7, we see this time as an opportunity for even greater collaboration and look forward to continuing to strengthen this special relationship that has greatly benefited both countries for so many years."

Yesterday, AIFC co-chairs Hon. Susan Molinari and Lucy Calautti were pleased to attend a White House briefing with other Italian-American leaders in preparation for Prime Minister Meloni's visit.

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The American Italian Food Coalition is an alliance of more than 450 Italian companies, manufacturers, and trade associations dedicated to ensuring American consumers continue to have access to high-quality, affordable imported Italian products including pasta, coffee, biscuits, and wafers.