"The EU must be pragmatic towards Trump" - Meloni emphasizes the need for cooperation to avoid the trade war
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said that the European Union must take a pragmatic approach with the incoming Trump administration to prevent a trade war between Europe and the US.
The EU has been bracing for trade problems since the US president-elect vowed to impose tariffs of 10% to 20% on imports from all foreign countries except China, which will face a 60% tariff if his proposals become reality.
Italy's right-wing leader, Meloni, appears to have struck up a friendly rapport with Trump in recent months, raising the prospect of her being one of his closest EU allies, especially given the political crises. in Germany and France.
"It is essential to maintain a pragmatic, constructive and open approach to the new Trump administration, using areas of potential and fruitful EU-US cooperation and preventing no-winner trade disputes," Meloni said in a speech before the European Council summit in Brussels.
Trump warned during his election campaign that the EU would "pay a big price" for not buying enough US exports, given that the bloc "sells millions of cars to the United States". During his previous term as president, he described Europe as an "enemy" of the US.
Data from the US Census Bureau shows that the European Union exported €549.2 billion worth of goods to the US in 2023, representing about 20% of the bloc's total exports, for a goods trade surplus of €198.8 billion.
Regarding Trump's tariff threats, Meloni has previously said that the EU should focus on fixing its own affairs instead of worrying about the United States.
Poll
How is the housing price reference determined? - Demirxhiu: Factors are from average sales. To be indexed annually
A few days ago, the Ministry of Economy, Culture and Innovation published in the Official Gazette, the new average prices for the sale and purchase of......
Nissan and Honda, close to "merger" - The merger of the companies aims to strengthen their position in the global market
Japanese carmakers Honda and Nissan are in talks to deepen ties, including a possible merger, as challenges from Tesla and Chinese rivals demand a......
Tirana-Durrës train, 80% of the works are closed - The start of the construction of 10 new operational stations is expected in 2026
While a number of railway projects are under development, the Tirana-Durres line and the new branch towards Rinas airport will be the first to be completed......
"Changes in the law harm our independence" - Private executors: Increases the powers of the Ministry for disciplinary measures
A group of private bailiffs have opposed the changes that the Ministry of Justice has planned to make to the current law. During the public consultation......
Marrëveshje me BE për Sigurinë dhe Mbrojtjen - Kallas: Shqipëria do të jetë pjesë e të gjitha këtyre tavolinave të rëndësishme
Shqipëria dhe Bashkimi Europian kanë nëshkruar këtë të mërkurë marrëveshjen e partneritetit të Sigurisë dhe të Mbrojtjes. Dokumenti i Partneritetit me BE, u......
Plans to "save" Germany - The main parties present their proposals to stimulate the economy
Germany's main political parties presented their competing plans to get Europe's biggest economy out of the mess as campaigning began for snap elections on......
Construction record, 5-fold income from local taxes - Municipalities earn an additional 80 million euros this year, the plan is exceeded
In 10 months, the local government has collected 27.4 billion ALL or 278 million euros from local taxes alone, excluding the property tax. Detailed data......
Fluturimet dhe oferta festive për fundvitin - Cilat janë destinacionet kryesore dhe më të shtrenjta?
Me afrimin e festave të fundvitit, të shumtë janë shqiptarët preferojnë të kalojnë pushimet me të afërmit e tyre jashtë vendit, ose në destinacione turistike......
