During Giorgia Meloni’s visit to the White House, she and Donald Trump expressed optimism about a potential US-EU tariffs deal, positioning Meloni as a mediator in Trump’s trade issues. They highlighted their conservative ideologies, with Meloni aiming to “make the West great again.” Trump confidently stated, “There will be a trade deal, 100 percent,” while discussions included a lunch and an Oval Office meeting where Trump praised her, marking her as the first European leader to meet him since he imposed 20 percent tariffs on EU exports, currently on hold for 90 days.
Meloni noted Trump’s invitation to Rome, fostering potential dialogues with other European leaders. They also shared perspectives on immigration and “woke” ideology, although tensions arose over Ukraine, where Meloni supports President Zelensky, contrasting with Trump’s criticism of the war.
