On the current context, Meloni assured Trump that he believes in “The unity of the West” and that “simply” A dialogue must be established to reach a tariff agreement that benefits all actors. Initially, and before the 90 -day truce established by the US President, the European Union received levies that reach 20%.
Donald Trump receives Georgia Meloni in the midst of the commercial war for tariffs
In detail, media such as the International French radio stressed that Meloni traveled as a representative of the interests of the 27 countries that make up the European Union (EU). Previously, the former Italian president had expressed its position against the encumbrances – 20% for the EU – which would directly impact Italian exports, which represent about 10% of shipments to the US market.
“I think we can all agree that a commercial war between Europe and the United States does not suit anyone,” he stressed in the previous trip about the need to avoid conflicts that affect economies. After his arrival, Meloni said: “If I didn’t think (United States) is a reliable partner, I wouldn’t be here.”
“I am sure that we can reach an agreement and I am here to help in that. I cannot negotiate on behalf of the European Union. My goal would be to invite President Trump to an official visit to Italy and see if there is also the possibility of also organizing a similar meeting with Europe, “said the Prime Minister.
For his part, the Republican highlighted Meloni whom he described as “A great prime minister” that he is doing “a great job in Italy” and added: “It is one of the true leaders of the world and I am very proud to be with it.”
After his initial announcement, Trump reversed with respect to the “reciprocal” tariffs and gave a period of 90 days a generalized 10 % tariff for most countries and regionsincluding the EU, while the encumbrances are negotiated.
After the meeting, Meloni will quickly return to Italy to receive the United States vice president, JD Vance, who will make a lightning tour of Italy and India.
Three days ago, Maros Sefcovic – EU Commerce Commission met in DC with the Secretary of Commerce of the United States, Howard Lutnick, To prevent Trump from imposing extraordinary tariffs To all European goods that enter the US market.
The European Union responds to the truce of Donald Trump and suspends for 90 days its countermeasures to tariffs
The European Union (EU) announced, last Thursday, that It will suspend for 90 days the countermeasures that prepared in response to commercial tariffs imposed by the United States. The reasons behind the decision is to give margin to the bilateral negotiations – after the proposal proposal, the Trump itself – and avoid a new escalation in the dispute.
The decision was communicated by the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, who expressed through social network X: “If negotiations are not satisfactory, our countermeasures will come into force.”
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In recent years, the commercial relationship between Washington and Brussels went through different episodes of tension, with the imposition of cross tariffs that affected both industrial and agricultural products. Although, with the management of President Joe Biden, some distension was achieved, some tax inherited from the Trump administration are still in force.
In this sense, and with a hypothesis ready for the non -agreement, the EU had begun to design a countermedidal package to face 20% of tariffs imposed by Trump. However, the current decision – and Meloni’s trip, among other episodes – reflect a political will to reach agreements by diplomatic route, in a context where both blocks also seek to coordinate positions against China and strengthen their strategic link.
Source: Ambito
