Italy's Meloni will test her mettle as EU-US bridge when she meets Trump in Washington

Italy's Meloni will test her mettle as EU-US bridge when she meets Trump in Washington

Meloni secured the meeting as Italy's leader, but she also has, in a sense, been "knighted" to represent the EU at a critical juncture in the trade war.

Italy's Giorgia Meloni to meet Trump at the White House with the weight of EU anxiety on her shoulders

Trump has lauded Italy's right-wing Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as a "fantastic leader." Their affinity has put pressure on the EU flag-bearer as she heads to the White House.

Italy's combative and determined Giorgia Meloni now playing the role of political peacekeeper

Giorgia Meloni revels in her reputation for being an eye-rolling, combative and determined leader. Now she's got a new role - Italy's prime minister is now a political peacekeeper.

Italy's 'Trump whisperer' Giorgia Meloni to meet U.S. president amid trade standoff with Europe

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Italy's Meloni will test her mettle as EU-US bridge when she meets Trump in Washington

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni will test her mettle as an EU facilitator when she meets with Donald Trump in the White House

Italy's Meloni will test her mettle as EU-US bridge when she meets Trump in Washington

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni will test her mettle as an EU facilitator when she meets with Donald Trump in the White House