Italy’s Giorgia Meloni Prepares for Key Tariff Talks with Trump in Washington

The Italian Prime Minister aims to negotiate tariff relief for EU goods while balancing Italy’s economic priorities and transatlantic diplomacy.

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is scheduled to meet President Donald Trump in Washington on April 17 to discuss US tariffs on EU goods.
Meloni has criticized Trump’s tariff policies, calling them a mistake, while emphasizing the need for negotiations to prevent a trade conflict.
The Italian leader is expected to propose eliminating tariffs between the EU and the US, according to reports, though this remains unconfirmed.
EU member states are preparing retaliatory tariffs, with a vote on countermeasures expected this week, raising concerns about escalating trade tensions.
Meloni continues to position herself as a diplomatic bridge between Washington and Brussels, balancing her ideological ties with Trump and Italy’s export-driven economy.