‘Make West great again’: Trump, Meloni optimistic on EU tariffs deal
aljazeera.comPublished: 4/18/2025
Summary
US President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni have expressed optimism about a potential trade deal between the US and EU. Trump declared that a deal is "100 percent" certain, while Meloni said she was "sure" they could reach one. The two leaders met at the White House amidst economic uncertainty and struck a warm tone during their discussions. They highlighted common conservative views on immigration and ideology. Meloni aims to "make the West great again," and Trump invited her to visit Rome soon. However, Trump stated he is in no rush for the deal and criticized Europe's stance on immigration and NATO spending.