Trump expresses complete certainty about a potential EU-US trade agreement, with Italy's Meloni's visit serving as a significant step.
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Trump's Pizza Party with Meloni: EU-US Trade Talks Heating Up?**AFP/our website* Save**
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It's like a weird political soap opera, ain't it? Donald Trump, the one-and-only (though some might argue ex-) President, has been helming a pizzeria summit with Italy's hot new PM, Giorgia Meloni. But let's not get too excited about pizza just yet, because these two are cooking up something far tastier—a potential EU-US trade deal!
Meloni's Invite and Trump's Tariffs
Meloni's the first European leader to pop by Trump Towers since he slapped those 20% tariffs on EU goods. Fun fact: those duties went live on April 9th, but were put on ice later that very same day following a 90-day pause on all trading partners save China.
Meloni, who's spinning herself as a bridge between Brussels and Washington, brought her conservative vibes to the Oval Office, declaring that her goal "is to make the West great again." Fancy that! And sparks flew, as the duo traded compliments over shared views on immigration and the joys of bashing "woke ideology."
Deal on the Menu?
During a peachy lunch with Meloni, Trump declared, "There will be a trade deal, 100 percent!" While Meloni nodded in agreement, adding that she too believed they could forge a pact, the ex-President said he wasn't in any rush to seal the deal, hinting that negotiations could drag out.
A Few Hiccups Along the Way
When it comes to Ukraine, both Meloni and Trump tread carefully. Meloni, an unwavering ally of Kyiv since Russia's 2022 invasion, recently condemned a Palm Sunday attack on the city of Sumy as a "horrible and vile" act. As for Trump, while he's signaled support for Ukraine, he's displayed some confusion and criticism regarding President Volodymyr Zelensky and the ongoing conflict.
Meloni's Visit Sparks Controversy
Before jetting off to the US, Meloni acknowledged the elephant in the room: concerns regarding her meeting with Trump potentially undermining EU unity. However, a European Commission spokesperson later praised Meloni's discussions with the Trumpster, stating that they "were closely coordinated with the EU."
One interesting tidbit comes from Italian newspapers, who've speculated that Meloni might be setting the stage for a meeting between Donald and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen. Listen up, people! This could be the start of something big!
Who Needs TV Drama When We've Got This?
As Trump welcomes more European leaders to his sweet, sweet White House (or should we say pizza joint?), the world waits with bated breath to see if trade negotiations will yield results. Stick with us for more juicy updates and tasty insights!
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ADDITIONAL INFO:
The ongoing EU-US trade talks, while lively, are complicated due to a lack of clarity on President Trump's goals for rebalancing trade and promoting American re-industrialization[3]. Countermeasures from the EU have been put in place in response to US tariffs, but negotiations are still ongoing, with a 90-day pause on reciprocal EU tariffs extending until July 9, 2025[5]. Furthermore, despite statements of intent from Urusla von der Leyen and Donald Trump, no concrete progress has been reported in EU-US trade negotiations thus far.
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Trump's party del pizzeria con Meloni: trattative EU-USA ardenti?
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- Giorgia Meloni's meeting with Donald Trump at Trump Towers has fueled speculation about a potential EU-US trade deal, particularly in light of the 20% tariffs Trump previously implemented on EU goods.
- Meloni, while in the Oval Office, expressed her goal to "make the West great again," mirroring Trump's famous campaign slogan.
- The two leaders shared their views on immigration and criticized "woke ideology" during their meeting.
- During a lunch with Meloni, Trump declared that there will be a trade deal, while acknowledging that negotiations may take some time.
- Meloni agreed with Trump's statement, suggesting a potential pact between the EU and US.
- The ongoing negotiations are complicated due to a lack of clarity regarding Trump's goals for rebalancing trade and promoting American re-industrialization.
- Meloni's visit with Trump has sparked controversy, with concerns about its potential impact on EU unity.
- Some Italian news outlets speculate that Meloni may be setting the stage for a meeting between Trump and EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen.
