During their meeting at the White House on Thursday, US President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni expressed their optimism to reach a trade agreement between the United States and the European Union.

In his statements by the Oval Office, Trump said Georgia Meloni “is doing a fantastic job” and that she has “scanned Europe”, adding that she has become “girlfriend”.

For its part, Melona said they have a lot to discuss – among other things, the treatment of irregular migration and synthetic drugs such as Fentanyl, as well as commerce, economy and energy issues, implying that there are plans to increase liquefied gas imports (LNG).

We have received huge sums from duties

Mellon said Donald Trump accepted her invitation to a formal visit to Rome “in the near future”, adding that this could be an opportunity to meet with other European leaders.

“The goal for me is to make the West again great,” he said.

Commenting on the issue of duties, Donald Trump said the US has received “huge sums” from the trade charges imposed.

“We earn huge sums of duties. We had been very unjustly treated in trade, but countries are starting to get used to the idea that they can no longer do this to us, “Trump said.

The US president stressed that “everyone wants to agree with the US” and promised that “you will see fantastic numbers”.

“The duties make us rich,” he said. “We get billions of dollars” while in a message to the countries that have imposed duties he said that “if they do not come to the table to make agreement, we will do it on their behalf.”

Donald Trump, especially commenting on China’s issue, said that “no other president took 10 cents. I got over $ 700 billion from China, “he said.

He argued that the United States is “doing very well”, adding that “we are building a country like no other”.

I am waiting for a reply from Putin this week

Referring to the war in Ukraine, the Italian prime minister said that “we are defending Ukraine’s freedom together” and added that “we can build a fair and constant peace”.

President Trump, for his part, said that “we are doing well” and insisted that “we want to finish it”, referring to efforts to end the war.

“We’ll see what we can do. And I think we are approaching, but we will let you know very soon, “he said.

Asked about Vladimir Putin’s reaction, Trump replied that “we will hear from them within the week, very soon, in fact, concluding that” we want death to stop, the bloodshed “.

Asked about Britain and France plans about the “peace mission” in Ukraine, Trump replied that “Peaceful missions are always positive for me. I’m ok with the peacekeeping missions. “

“We have an agreement with Ukraine on minerals – signatures next Thursday”

Referring to the agreement with Ukraine on minerals, Trump informed that “we have an agreement on minerals, which, from what I understand, will be signed on Thursday, next Thursday, soon.”

When asked about Volodimir Zelenski’s comment on China, Trump avoided answering, saying that “I have no comment about it, I have no idea, it’s his own statement, not mine.”

The Oval Office is also attended by US Vice President Jay Di Vance, who will soon go to Rome, Finance Minister Scott Besed and Defense Minister Pete Hegshez.

I am not in a hurry to hit Iran

Regarding Iran, Donald Trump said he was in no hurry to launch an attack on Iran for his nuclear program.

Asked about a New York Times report that said he had rejected an Israeli proposal for an attack on Iran, Trump replied: “I would not say so. I am not in a hurry to do it, because I think Iran has the opportunity to become a great country. “

Europe has a problem with immigration

Donald Trump has hoped that Europe will “become great again”, attributing many of its problems to immigration.

She praised the Italian prime minister for her tough stance on migration, saying that “I would like more people to be like her.”

Melon, for her part, said that the change has already begun, thanks to Italy’s example.

“I’m optimistic,” he said.

There will be an agreement with EU 100%

Earlier, speaking before journalists 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 prime minister agreeing and adding: “We need to move together. 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.

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.