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Trump to Visit Italy as Meloni Navigates U.S.–EU Relations

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni secures a commitment from Donald Trump for an official visit while balancing EU solidarity and U.S. alignment during trade tensions.

Giorgia Meloni rencontre le vice-président des États-Unis, JD Vance, le 18 avril, à Rome.
Donald Trump rencontre Giorgia Meloni dans le Bureau ovale le 17 avril 2025.
Giorgia Meloni, présidente du Conseil italien, accueille le vice-président américain, J.D. Vance au palais Chigi, le 18 avril à Rome.
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Overview

  • Donald Trump has agreed to an official visit to Italy following his Oval Office meeting with Giorgia Meloni on April 17, 2025.
  • Meloni and Trump are exploring the possibility of expanding the visit to include broader engagements in Europe, though this remains under consideration.
  • U.S. Vice President JD Vance met with Meloni in Rome on April 18, highlighting the Trump administration's active international outreach through conservative networks.
  • Vance arrived at the Apostolic Palace on April 19 to meet Vatican officials, with hopes of a meeting with Pope Francis, reflecting ideological contrasts on migration policies.
  • Meloni continues to balance maintaining EU alignment with fostering closer ties to the U.S. amid ongoing trade tensions sparked by the U.S. tariff offensive on April 2.