Trump and Meloni's conversation. A trade agreement between USA and Europe is promised.
Meloni traveled to the United States to discuss transatlantic tensions and a possible trade strategy.
US president Donald Trump met with Italian prime minister Georgina Meloni in Washington. The Italian leader became the first European leader to hold talks after Trump imposed tariffs. The meeting covered migration, defense, and trade.
During a press conference, Trump assured that there will be a 100 percent trade pact, but it will be a fair agreement. The Italian prime minister, who agreed with the US president on many issues, said the goal is to "make the West great again."
Link between Europe and the United States
Meloni's visit was described by her advisors as a "peace mission" as the president seeks to position herself as a mediator between the European Union and the United States. These actions follow the strained trade relations between European countries and the United States due to tariffs raised to 10% at Trump's order.
The talks did not result in a specific economic agreement. However, Trump agreed to a visit to Rome, which would bring the American president closer to the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen. This would be a significant step forward for European interests.
Ideological empathy and mutual promotion
The conversation between Meloni and Trump was visibly cordial. Meloni, for her part, agreed on immigration issues and rejected the "woke ideology." At the end of the meeting, the prime minister praised her economic achievements, such as improvements in inflation and employment.
Meanwhile, a smiling Meloni took the opportunity to promote her country as "stable and reliable," which elicited a positive response from Trump. The image projected between the two was one of a consolidating personal and political alliance.