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Italian PM Meloni Meets Trump to Push for Tariff Resolution and EU Unity

Giorgia Meloni seeks a zero-for-zero tariff deal with the U.S., balancing Italy's economic interests, EU cohesion, and NATO defense demands.

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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni leaves the Elysee Palace on the day of a meeting with European leaders and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on peace and security for Ukraine, in Paris, France, March 27, 2025. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/File Photo
U.S. President Donald Trump arrives for a presentation of the Commander-in-Chief trophy to the U.S. Navy Midshipmen football team of the United States Naval Academy, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 15, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo
File. President Donald Trump departs after an event on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, April 14, 2025, in Washington.

Overview

  • Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is meeting President Donald Trump in Washington to advocate for eliminating reciprocal tariffs under a zero-for-zero framework.
  • Trump's 20% tariffs on EU goods, reduced to 10% for 90 days, have prompted the EU to suspend planned retaliatory duties during ongoing negotiations.
  • Italy, as the fourth-largest global exporter with 10% of its exports going to the U.S., faces significant economic risks if tariffs escalate.
  • Meloni's visit is closely coordinated with EU leadership, amid concerns from Brussels and member states about maintaining a unified trade negotiating position.
  • Trump is also pressing NATO allies, including debt-laden Italy, to increase defense spending from 2% to 5% of GDP, adding strategic complexity to the talks.