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Meloni Pushes for US-EU Trade Deal as Trump Accepts Invitation to Italy

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni continues negotiations with US Vice President Vance in Rome following her meeting with President Trump in Washington.

Donald Trump und Giorgia Meloni
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Verstehen sich gut: Italiens Premierministerin Giorgia Meloni und US-Präsident Donald Trump
Vizepräsident J.D. Vance mit Tochter Mirabel und seiner Frau Usha

Overview

  • Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met with US President Donald Trump in Washington on April 17 to address the ongoing US-EU tariff dispute.
  • Trump expressed confidence in reaching a trade agreement with the EU, stating he was '100 percent' sure of a deal.
  • Meloni emphasized her role as a mediator for a unified EU solution rather than pursuing a bilateral agreement for Italy alone.
  • Trump accepted Meloni's invitation to visit Italy in the near future, potentially facilitating direct talks with EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
  • On April 18, Meloni hosted US Vice President J.D. Vance in Rome to continue discussions, highlighting Italy's commitment to NATO spending and energy cooperation with the US.