Meloni Meets Trump to Discuss US-EU Trade Deal, Trump Calls Her a ‘Real Leader’

Apr 18, 2025 Komal Das

Meloni voiced confidence in a US-EU trade deal during her U.S. visit, with Trump saying it will happen “100%”

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Trump said there will “100%” be a trade deal with the EU and praised Meloni as a top world leader. She called for talks to resolve trade differences

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Meloni called for US-EU dialogue, aiming to "make the West great again." Trump, confident in a deal, said he's “in no rush” but will make it if others don’t

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Meloni called for US-EU dialogue, aiming to "make the West great again." Trump, confident in a deal, said he's “in no rush” but will make it if others don’t

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Meloni's White House visit sparked concerns among EU allies, with France warning that bilateral talks could undermine bloc unity

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Meloni's White House visit sparked concerns among EU allies, with France warning that bilateral talks could undermine bloc unity

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Meloni's outreach to Trump was welcomed by the EU. Italy, a major exporter, could be affected by Trump's tariffs on goods sent to the US

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