Trump confidentially affirms EU-US trade agreement certainty with Italy's Meloni visit.
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Donald Trump got together with Italy's Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, discussing possible trade agreements between the US and EU. Remember that 20% tariffs on EU goods were recently imposed by Trump, but he paused them for a cool 90 days.
Meloni highlighted the shared conservative ideals with Trump, calling for a united West. She invited Trump for a visit to Rome in the near future, hinting at a possible meeting with other European leaders.
Trump said a deal was indeed 100% possible, but he wasn't in any hurry to make one yet. Meloni echoed this sentiment, being positive about the chances of reaching an agreement.
Beware, there's no rush to make a deal according to Trump, adding that the talks didn't change his mind on tariffs. He made it clear that if the EU doesn't want to make a deal, he'll do it for them.
Tensions remain surrounding Ukraine, but Zelensky isn't to blame in Trump's eyes. However, he doesn't seem to be a fan of the Ukrainian President. Meloni, an ardent ally of Kyiv, has been condemning Russia's attacks.
Sources suggest Meloni's main goal with this meeting was to pave the way for a meeting between Trump and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. But, not everyone's happy about this. Some are worried it'll disrupt the EU's unity.
If you're interested in more details about the current status of US-EU trade negotiations or the dynamics between Trump, Meloni, and von der Leyen, check out our extended coverage below.
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- Giorgia Meloni, the Italian Prime Minister, discussed potential trade agreements with Donald Trump, but he mentioned no immediate rush to finalize a deal.
- Meloni not only shared conservative views with Trump but also intends to invite him for a visit to Rome, possibly arranging a meeting with other European leaders as well.
- Trump, during their meeting, expressed a potential agreement with the EU, yet reiterated his previous stance on the 20% tariffs on EU goods.
- Meloni and Trump agreed on the possibility of a deal, acknowledging the existence of political uncertainties surrounding it.
- The meeting between Meloni and Trump could potentially pave the way for a conversation between Trump and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, causing apprehension about the impact on EU's unity.
- Amid ongoing tensions surrounding Ukraine, Giorgia Meloni has been vocal in condemning Russia's attacks, while Donald Trump maintains Ukraine's President, Zelensky, is not the root cause of the conflict.
- Trump's key objective in his talks with Meloni appears to be focusing on the future of US-EU trade relations, particularly regarding tariffs, immigration, and the economy.
- The transport sector may also be a subject of interest in US-EU trade negotiations, given its significant role in both European and American economies.
