WASHINGTON— President Trump hosts Italian PM Giorgia Meloni at the White House Thursday. Her significant role in mitigating US–EU trade tensions is anticipated. Trump will emphasize the need for Italy and all EU countries to be equitable trade partners. A White House official highlighted the robust US-Italy relationship and Meloni’s alignment with Trump on issues like immigration and Ukraine.
In 2024, the US had a $235.6 billion trade deficit with the EU, up 13% from the prior year. On April 2, Trump initiated a 10% baseline tariff on most countries, with additional tariffs on top offenders.
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