Meloni in Washington: Focus on Trade Tensions with Trump

Daily Wrap Meloni in Washington: Focus on Trade Tensions with Trump Anna Wajs-Wiejacka • 50 million • 2 minutes read Giorgia Meloni Meets with Donald Trump Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is traveling to Washington to meet with US President Donald Trump. Her goal is to defuse the trade tensions between the US and the EU. Will she succeed in reaching an agreement? Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is meeting with US President Donald Trump in Washington. The goal of the visit is to ease trade tensions and lift tariffs on EU products. The Italian government hopes to create a free trade market between the US and the EU. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is traveling to Washington to meet with US President Donald Trump. This is the first visit by an EU head of state since Trump announced tariffs on European Union products. These tariffs have been suspended for 90 days, and Meloni hopes for their complete abolition. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani describes Meloni's visit as a "peaceful trade mission." The Italian government is seeking a solution to the trade conflict with the US through the introduction of the "zero tariff" formula. However, commentators note that President Trump shows little willingness to accept such a solution. High Expectations The Italian Prime Minister stresses that she is aware of the difficulties she will face during this visit. "This is a difficult moment. We'll see how it goes in the next few hours," Meloni said. Italian entrepreneurs, represented by the industrial association Confindustria, are supporting Meloni in her efforts. Emanuele Orsini, president of the association, expressed hope for positive results from the visit. The center-left opposition, on the other hand, is appealing for the Prime Minister not to "walk the talk." Meloni's visit to Washington is fraught with challenges and uncertainties. Her success or failure could impact future trade relations between the US and the EU. The Italian government hopes to create a free trade market that could benefit both sides. It is positive that the Prime Minister is traveling on behalf of all of Europe, said Emanuele Orsini, President of the industrial association Confindustria.