Meloni urges ‘pragmatism’ on tariffs and backs Ukraine ceasefire efforts

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni addressed senators (LaPresse via AP)

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has called for “pragmatism” to prevent an EU-US dispute over tariffs from escalating into a full-scale trade war, and expressed support for American President Donald Trump’s efforts towards a ceasefire in Ukraine.

Speaking to the Italian senate ahead of a meeting of EU leaders this week, Ms Meloni made her first wide-ranging comments touching on Trump policies that have shaken Europe in the two months since he took office.