US EditionA tale of 'two far-right leaders': Meloni and Trump's relationship with democracy in the 'grey zone'
- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met with Donald Trump on Thursday to discuss trade and other issues.
- Meloni, the first European leader to meet Trump since his trade war began, hoped to act as a bridge for EU-US trade negotiations.
- Meloni, who has deep admiration for Trump, aimed to secure a better tariff deal for the EU, given Italy's $43.75 billion trade surplus.
- Meloni criticized Trump's previous 20% duties on EU exports as "wrong," while Trump called Meloni a "fantastic leader".
- Meloni's visit, though welcomed by some, caused disquiet among EU allies concerned about undermining bloc unity and the EU's trade strategy.
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Trump To Visit Italy, Prime Minister Says - Worthy Christian News
By Stefan J. Bos, Chief International Correspondent Worthy News WASHINGTON/ROME (Worthy News) – Italy’s rightwing Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says U.S. President Donald J. Trump has accepted her invitation for an official trip to Rome at a time when the third largest economy in the European Union tries to bridge differences between the EU and the U.S. over trade and security. She made the announcement after the pair met in Washington at a time…
A tale of 'two far-right leaders': Meloni and Trump's relationship with democracy in the 'grey zone'
Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni hit an optimistic note about a possible US-EU tariffs deal as the far-right Italian prime minister mounted a charm offensive at the White House. Casting herself as the only European who can de-escalate Trump's trade war, Meloni highlighted their conservative common ground and said she wanted to "make the West great again." For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24's Yinka Oyetade welcomes Laura Mon…
How much hope did Trump offer Meloni?
In early March Donald Trump said Elon Musk was doing “an amazing job.” Last week he said Governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan was doing an “excellent job.” On Thursday it was the turn of Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni during her meeting at the White House. Trump declared that she was “doing a fantastic job.” What Trump found so fantastic was never specified, but he tossed a variety of bouquets in Meloni’s direction. Not least was his vo…
Meloni meets Trump to seek EU-US tariff agreement
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni meets this Thursday with Donald Trump in the White House, hoping to convince the US President to offer the European Union (EU) a better tariff deal. Trump’s ultra-right Meloni, described as a “fantastic leader” with whom she shares many of her conservative views, is the first European leader to meet Trump since the beginning of his trade war with the bloc. U.S. officials said Meloni and Trump had a “very spe…
Italian Conservative Prime Minister Meloni the First European Leader To Meet Trump in Person To Negotiate Upcoming Tariffs and a Trade Deal
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's visit to Washington marks a pivotal moment in U.S.-Italy relations, as she and President Trump prepare to discuss key international issues.
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