A positive message emitted during their first statements during a meeting at the White House at the White House by US President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni, with the two leaders expressing the belief that there will be a trade agreement.

Upon arrival of Meloni at the White House, Donald Trump warmly welcomed her, describing her as a “great man”.

Speaking before reporters at the White House, Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni said her presence in Washington was due to her faith in the “West Unity”.

Donald Trump intervened by saying that Meloni “believes in the president”, with the Italian leader agreeing and adding: “We need to move on. That’s why I’m here. “

The US president stressed that US -Italy relations are excellent and confirmed that there will be a trade agreement: “There will be a 100%agreement, but it will be a fair agreement,” he said.

Wing

The US president did not give a specific timetable for when the first agreements will be finalized with the trade partners seeking to avoid the high duties that he has threatened to impose, only saying that they will be “at some point”.

“We’re not in a hurry,” he said. “We will have no serious problem in reaching an agreement with Europe or anyone else.”

In the same climate, Italy’s prime minister expressed the belief that an agreement would be reached.

The two leaders will have lunch together after the meeting at the Oval Office.

In particular, shortly before he started lunch with the Italian Prime Minister at the White House, Donald Trump told reporters that trade negotiations with other countries are “going well”, but stressed that the US “is not in a hurry” to complete agreements.

“The United States has been exploited by almost every country in the world. This is not going to happen again. We will make fair agreements, “he said.

Trump also said he intends to conclude “a very good deal” with China, stressing his commercial agenda for “balanced relationships”.

The US president did not fail to praise Georgia Meloni, calling the “great prime minister” and saying that “he is doing fantastic work in Italy”.

“We are very proud of her. I met her from the beginning of her term and had distinguished her great talent. It is one of the real leaders of the world. I am very proud to be with her, “Trump said.

Responding to the praises, Meloni said it was certain that the EU would reach an agreement on duties and announced that it would invite Trump to visit Italy.

“I want to talk honestly about the needs we both have and find the best way to mutually enhance our countries,” the Italian prime minister added.

Trump commented meaningfully: “We have something we all want – you know what that means, right?”

It is noted that as an indication of the close relationship between Meloni and Trump, the Italian prime minister was the only EU leader who attended Donald Trump’s swearing -in earlier this year.

Mellon is the first European leader to have a private meeting with Trump since he announced and then suspended 20% of European exports. She secured this meeting at a critical turning point in the trade war as head of Italy, but somehow represents the European Union.

The Italian prime minister is in close contact with European Commission President Ursula von der Layen, in view of the trip, and as a spokesman for the Commission said this week, “the approach is closely coordinated”.

Meloni, an ideological ally of the US president and head of one of the world’s seven largest economies (G7), is considered a possible bridge between his government and the European Union, in the midst of a trade war that has shaken financial markets and has exacerbated fears. Her visit is closely monitored by other commercial partners looking for evidence of what Trump is seeking.

Donald Trump will raise the issue of strengthening American energy exports and promoting co -operation in the field of artificial intelligence. The Italian prime minister will focus on the issue of duties.

The talks of the two leaders will cover a wide range of trade issues, including relaxation of import duties and regulatory barriers to US companies, as well as the strengthening of common opportunities in areas such as space, telecommunications and biotechnology, officials said.

Officials have sought to emphasize that the United States considers Italy a key financial partner and one of the most important European Union markets for US goods and services. While discussions will touch on the issue of duties, leaders will deal with a much wider range of global issues, such as shipping, defense -related issues, collective security costs and the termination of war in Ukraine, according to officials.