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

March 1, 2024

Contact: press@aifcoalition.org

On the occasion of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's second 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 (AIFC), we welcome Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s second visit to the White House. This visit reaffirms the strong relationship between the United States and Italy through shared strategic interests to address global challenges.

“The United States’ relationship with Italy is a long-standing partnership dating back centuries and has grown stronger with time due to shared democratic goals and cultural interests. The U.S. and Italy trade more than $100 billion annually in goods and services. 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.

“These may be difficult and challenging times, but our nations have faced those before. With Italy’s 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.”

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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.