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Ex-G7 chair Meloni faces mission impossible with Team Trump

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    • "Trump whisperer" Giorgia Meloni, Italy’s prime minister, plans to talk next steps with the US president on his tariffs, and is eyeing a trade deal with the US.
    • "Trump whisperer" Giorgia Meloni, Italy’s prime minister, plans to talk next steps with the US president on his tariffs, and is eyeing a trade deal with the US. PHOTO: AFP

    Andrew Hammond

    Published Wed, Apr 16, 2025 · 07:00 AM

    GIORGIA Meloni, who chaired the G7 last year as Italian prime minister, is sometimes called the “Trump whisperer”. But her ability to influence the Trump team faces its toughest test yet this week.

    On Thursday (Apr 17), Meloni will visit the White House. Over the weekend, US Vice-President JD Vance will reportedly travel to Italy, from Friday to Sunday.

    The agenda will be at least twofold. First, next steps with US President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs, and second, Ukraine.

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