Italy’s Meloni seeks to jump-start US-EU trade talks

Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is set to meet Donald Trump in Washington following inconclusive EU-US talks regarding tariffs that currently impact steel, aluminum, and cars. Meloni, who has established a rapport with Trump and advocates for negotiations rather than retaliation, aims to clarify US demands, as EU negotiators have reported a lack of transparency. While she has supported an EU proposal to eliminate tariffs on industrial goods, US tariffs are expected to remain, with analysts suggesting Meloni will emphasize the tariffs’ detrimental effects on Italy’s economy.

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