Overview

• Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met with U.S. President Donald Trump on April 17, 2025, to address the ongoing U.S.-EU tariff dispute.
• Trump expressed certainty in reaching a tariff agreement with the EU, stating he believes in a deal “100 percent.”
• Meloni emphasized the U.S. as a “reliable partner” and refrained from repeating earlier criticisms of Trump’s tariff policies.
• The meeting highlighted tensions within the EU, with some leaders criticizing Meloni’s bilateral approach as undermining European unity.
• Trump is considering a reciprocal visit to Rome, which could further deepen U.S.-Italy relations and potentially involve broader EU discussions.