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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.

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.