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Meloni and Trump Forge Closer Ties as Europe Watches Anxiously

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met with Donald Trump at the White House, marking the first face-to-face meeting between Trump and a European leader since his recent tariff announcements.

Meloni emphasized the importance of strengthening Western alliances, stating the goal is to 'make the West great again.' The meeting comes amid heightened EU concerns over Trump's trade policies and his praise for Meloni's right-wing leadership. Meloni announced that Trump has accepted an invitation for an official visit to Rome, signaling deeper cooperation.

The talks are seen as pivotal for both U.S.-Europe relations and the future direction of Western alliances.

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Italy's Meloni says 'we hope to make the West great again' in Trump meeting

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Meloni goes on to say the goal for Europe and the US is to "make the West great again". She says Trump has accepted an official visit to Rome, which she mentioned earlier. Meloni also says Trump's visit isn't just about Italy, but about all of Europe.

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Trump meets with Italian PM Meloni as he navigates tariff talks

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President Donald Trump is meeting with Italy’s prime minister as he moves full steam ahead on his deportation and tariff agenda. Follow for live updates.

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