Italian PM Georgia Meloni will fly to Washington to talk with US President Donald Trump about tariffs in Europe. The tariff would be a fatal blow for potentially Italian exporters.
However, his counterparts from Europe feel that he could be the only European leader, Trump may be ready to listen, as Trump said that he is “a magnificent leader and individual”, when he invited him to the inauguration ceremony in January. Other European leaders have tried to change the minds of the US President through various means – promising to buy flattery, danger or more American gas, but the talks do not reach anywhere.
Currently the European Union has three months, which to convince Trump that in addition to not slapping 20 percent of its duties on all its exports to the United States, in addition to steel, aluminum and baseline 10 percent tariff with another 25 percent on auto.
As Meloni talks to Trump on Thursday, it is the opportunity in Europe that they can still trade with the US. In addition, she herself thinks that argument can be made with Trump and that her trade threats are just a conversation strategy, which is familiar with the government’s political stance towards two Italian officials.
“Trump’s ear is a property for the entire European Union,” an Italian official said. PoliticianMeloni’s “underlining ideological relations with the world of American orthodox right -wing politics.”
It is worthwhile to note that Italy has the third largest trade surplus with the US compared to other countries of the European Union, standing on 40 billion euros. Its top export machinery, pharmaceuticals, vehicles, fashion and food and beverages.
Nevertheless, there is a different fear in Europe. French President Emmanuel Macron warned that Trump’s final goal is to divide the European Union countries and force him to make bilateral deal with the US. French Industry Minister Mark Ferrysi reacted to Meloni traveling to Washington, stating that Europe needs to remain united.
German politicians are also hopeful. “Meloni’s visit to Washington is right now,” Johan Wadeful said, “From the next Chancellor, Christian Democrats of Frederick Merz.” “Italian Prime Minister has a good relationship with US President Trump, which he can now serve Europe.”
“Politics, like life, is built on personal relationships,” Marco Scurria said, an Italian senator of Meloni’s brothers. “It is better when such a complex interaction is handled by two people who respect each other and can easily reach a positive result – unlike von deer leane (head of the European Commission).”