Trump stands firm on tariffs despite appeal from Italian Premier Meloni

Italian Prime Minister Meloni was optimistic that the customs dispute with the US could be resolved. She considered the United States a reliable partner, she said at a meeting with President Trump at the White House in Washington.

The chances of finding Europe's voice in the US President's customs interests were poor, but the Italian head of government has at least tried it.

Trump hosts Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for discussion on trade

President Trump hosted Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the White House on Thursday for a trade discussion. She's the first European leader to meet with Trump since his tariffs were announced.

Trump says he’s in ’no rush’ to end tariffs as he meets with Italy’s Meloni

President Donald Trump says he’s in “no rush” to reach any trade deals because he views tariffs as making the United States wealthy

In a meeting Thursday with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, President Donald Trump said he was “in no hurry” to conclude trade deals with foreign nations, according to the AP. Meloni met with Trump as prime minister of Italy, but represented the European Union. Meloni described the U.S. and Europe as natural allies, saying “my goal is to make the West great again,” echoing Trump's campaign slogan. Meloni said he shares his fight against th…

In the bilateral meeting at the White House, praise Italy: “Best ally if Giorgia is there.” The requests on defense, energy and against the web tax