Italian PM Meloni Meets Trump in Washington to Discuss EU-US Tariffs Amid 90-Day Suspension

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Updated Apr 16, 2025, 05:14 PM

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is set to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington to discuss U.S. tariffs on European exports. The meeting, scheduled for Thursday, is part of Meloni's efforts to mediate between the U.S. and the EU amid ongoing trade tensions. Meloni aims to advocate for the removal of these tariffs, aligning with a European Commission proposal for zero tariffs between the U.S. and the EU, and has expressed her intention to reallocate up to 25 billion euros of existing European funds to mitigate the impact of potential U.S. tariffs. Meloni's visit comes at a critical time as the U.S. has temporarily suspended tariffs for 90 days, providing a window for negotiations. She is likely to oppose the EU's Green Deal, which she believes hampers European industry, and assure Trump that Italy will not forge new trade deals with China if U.S. tariffs go ahead. Following her meeting with Trump, Meloni will return to Rome to host U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance on Friday. Vance, who converted to Catholicism, is expected to attend Easter services and possibly visit the Vatican. This visit underscores Meloni's delicate balancing act between her Eurosceptic stance and her role as an EU representative, as she navigates the complex dynamics between the U.S. and the EU.

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