Overview

• Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met with President Trump in Washington, emphasizing her role as a mediator in the U.S.–EU tariff dispute.
• Trump expressed confidence in reaching a trade agreement with the EU, citing a '100 percent' belief in a deal during the 90-day tariff pause period.
• Meloni invited Trump to Rome for an official visit, which he accepted, with plans to potentially meet EU leaders, including Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
• Italy reaffirmed its NATO defense spending commitment to meet the two percent GDP target by 2025, aligning with broader transatlantic security goals.
• Vice President J.D. Vance arrived in Rome to continue discussions on the tariff issue, as Italy explores deeper energy cooperation with the U.S., including LNG imports and nuclear energy talks.