Meloni, embarrassment and relief for duties. But the journey to the US remains at high risk: « From here to April 17, everything can happen »

The news of the three months moratorium on the duties mutual is for Giorgia Meloni A completely unexpected caress, which arrives at the sunset of a nightmare day. First the (indirect) slap of the Volgarissimo joke that Donald Trump He reserved for all those countries that, according to him, would be in line to kiss him the Deretano. Then the provocation of Francewho painted it as a head of government ready to play the game with the USA at the cost of « split the EU». Paris has rectified the Minister’s claims Marc Ferraccibut for a few hours The tension with the Elisee was very high.

Until at seven and thirty in the evening the President of the US has triggered reverse And a spring air has brought At Palazzo Chigi relief and (cautious) trust. On April 17 the premier will go for the first time On official visit to Washington. AND A high risk trip And nobody knows it better than her, but among her nobody talks more about it. “I don’t have the glass ball, From here to 17 everything can happen», It is the formula that have heard of them repeat in these hours by cardiac fibrillation.

However, the mission is confirmed, despite Palpable embarrassment For the joke of the American « special ally », testified by several representatives of the government. A minister in the Chamber invokes anonymity. They ask him if Kamala Harris’ victory would have been an advantage, compared to such an aggressive and fickle president. And the Melonian, with a smile: «Yes! But now, with hindsight …».

Oppositions ride Trump’s exit. Meloni will go to the USA « with the hat in hand »how insinuating the Boccia of the Democratic Party? Will he end up « in the list of kisses », to put it with Renzi? Other big pieces of the government, starting with Antonio Tajani, ensure that the premier will enter in the oval study « with the straight back and the nerves sales »without any subjection, or fear of looking for a comparison with the republican leader: « We do not look at the swear words, but to the substance». And the substance, to hear the voices of Palazzo Chigi, is that the premier will fly April 16 in Washington for «negotiate, but not on behalf of Europe, not on behalf of the Commission « . Formula used to deny that there is some formal mandate from Ursula von der leyenwith which, however, Meloni also felt yesterday. And there are those who credit direct contact between « Giorgia » and « Donald », that the premier staff does not confirm.

In the light of yesterday’s turning point Meloni will have to touch up the strategyprovided that the tycoon does not silence again. The premier had three cards ready for his mediation attempt and the first two, convince Trump to accept a respite or to halve the dutieshe « burned » them the same tenant of the White House. The third remains, the most ambitious, explained by Meloni with the « zero per zero » formula. No additional tax, No commercial war between the United States and Europe. A dream, that in the light of the Spiraglio open from Washington It does not seem so unreachable to her anymore.

What Sherpa and diplomats of Palazzo Chigi they prepare in detail is a « normal bilateral visit», That certainly the premier does not intend to face » in the dark « . The president and his guest, at the time defined as « fantastic », will discuss Ukraine, Middle East, Relations with China.

As for the Money for NATOMeloni will confirm that «In June we will climb from 1.56% to 2% of the GDP In expenses for the defense and then we will make an even greater effort ». Strong of an ideological convergence that does not completely coincide with Trumpism, Meloni will look for « on multiple tables ». Will explain to the landlord that He is making war at the Green Deal in Europe also to encourage American automotive. And he will try to snatch some advantage for Italy, not only on customs rates, but also on investments. Luca Ciriani It is visibly worried about the « general hostile climate ». Yet the Minister of Fdi hopes that Trump is just « barking very strong»And confides in the mediation of the leader: » Giorgia will work to rebalance relations with Europe, but it is clear that it also goes to the USA for national interests « .

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