Meloni visits Trump in the White House with the aim of appeasing the commercial war with the EU

Chijioke Obinna

The Government awards Giorgia Meloni with the Cross of the Order of Isabel la Católica

The US president, Donald Trump, receives the Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, the first leader of the European Union to visit the White House after the outbreak of the Tariff War and who, before his trip, has assured that he said that It plans to propose the reciprocal elimination of industrial tariffs with the club of 27.

Meloni’s goal is, he said before getting on that plane to Washington, appeased the commercial war with the European Union while defending the interests of Italy.

Main European interlocutor

The Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, is considered one of the main European interlocutors with the US president, says he will do “the best thing he can” during his visit to the White House.

“It’s a difficult time, we’ll see how the next few hours go,” Meloni said on Tuesday at the Leonardo Awards ceremony in Rome. “In the next few days we will do the best we can, we will see how the context is developed in what we are“Meloni said to exponents of the business sector in the Italian capital.

The Prime Minister said that Trump’s tariff policy is “wrong” and appealed to dialogue to find a solution.

Chijioke Obinna

I've been passionate about storytelling and journalism since my early days growing up in Lagos. With a background in political science and years of experience in investigative reporting, I aim to bring nuanced perspectives to pressing global issues. Outside of writing, I enjoy exploring Nigeria’s vibrant cultural scene and mentoring young aspiring journalists.