Pride, a company facing declining sponsorship: The impact of Trump is also being felt in Italy

Thursday, Jul 2, 2026

Il Sole 24 Ore

Multinationals slow down DE&I policies and Pride sponsorships due to political shifts.

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Multinational corporations are slowing down their Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) policies and sponsorships for Pride events, a trend influenced by Trump administration restrictions on DE&I policies, reduced federal programs, and increasing political polarization in the United States, which is having effects internationally.

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