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Meloni Pushes for U.S.-EU Trade Deal as Trump Agrees to Rome Visit

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni positions herself as a key mediator between the U.S. and EU, building on her rapport with President Trump to address suspended tariffs and secure Italy’s trade interests.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance meets with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at Chigi Palace in Rome, Italy, April 18, 2025. Kenny Holston/Pool via REUTERS
U.S. Vice President JD Vance attends with his wife Usha and son Vivek, left, a Good Friday service inside St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Friday, April 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
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Overview

  • Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met with President Donald Trump on April 17, becoming the first EU leader to engage with him since the 20% tariffs on EU exports were paused for 90 days.
  • Both leaders expressed confidence in reaching a U.S.–EU trade agreement before the tariff pause ends, though no specific terms were finalized.
  • Meloni invited Trump to visit Rome, where he may meet other EU leaders, signaling potential progress in broader transatlantic relations.
  • U.S. Vice President JD Vance met with Meloni in Rome on April 18 to continue discussions on trade and security, highlighting ongoing diplomatic efforts.
  • While Meloni’s outreach has been coordinated with the European Commission, some EU leaders, notably France’s Marc Ferracci, warned that bilateral talks could undermine EU unity.