Italian media report that Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni may visit Washington on April 16 to meet with US President Donald Trump, while Vice President JD Vance is expected to visit Italy later this month.
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Could Italian Prime Minister Meloni be help the EU avert a trade war with the United States by intervening successfully with Trump? What strategy is she pursuing? Radio Schuman explores these questions today in conversation with Federico Castiglioni, a researcher at the Italian think tank Istituto Affari Internazionali.
Following Trump's announcement of 20% tariffs on EU imports, Meloni stood was one of the few European leaders to caution against escalating, warning that retaliation by the EU would be the worst possible response.
Italian media report that she has the implicit support of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and is seen as one of the few EU figures with a constructive relationship with Trump.
Radio Schuman also looks as a new opportunity for young people to travel by train this Summer.
Radio Schuman is hosted and produced by Maïa de la Baume, with journalist and production assistant Eleonora Vasques, audio editing by David Brodheim. Music by Alexandre Jas.