Italy is Trump's favorite "village"

From this evening it is official: Italy has become for Donald Trump the reference country in Europe. The most reliable interlocutor, the one you know will never raise your voice, which will not cause any problems, not like Merkel or Macron, and even Theresa May. At the White House, the Donald did not greet a loyal ally. Plus: he "adopted" a Prime Minister, Giuseppe Conte, with whom, as pointed out by Washington Post on the eve of the summit (the Earl's first in the White House), a "spiritual alignment" Is manifested. " alignment between two – Trump dixit – "political outsider".

From Immigration to Libya: For the President of Italy, Italy is an example to follow. A modus operandi especially that on the borders, that Europe should take as an example. So Trump welcomed the Italian Prime Minister to the White House by praising the "fantastic job" which, according to the US president, is underway. In particular, the tycoon said "totally agree with what you do on legal and illegal immigration" and with "your border management". A "hard" position, explained Trump in reference to the closure of ports decided by the M5S-Lega government, that "many other countries of Europe should follow". And then, between smiles and warm handshakes, the tenant of the White House thanked Conte and explained that "we became friends during meetings at the G7 and during some telephone conversations". Then he shows up at the Oval Office, which is attended by John Bolton, National Security Advisor, John Kelly, Chief of Staff of the White House, and spokesperson Sarah Sanders

Trump is a prodigy praise, but it does not do it for free. To "the Italian friend" he asks for concrete counterparts, precise commitments. Two in particular: the maintenance of the Italian military presence in Afghanistan, and no problem about it, and the less obvious badurance on the completion of the Trans Adriatic Pipeline, the pipeline that should to cross Puglia and that Washington believes it is of great importance to break Europe's dependence on Moscow. And then, there is another problem not a little. A problem of $ 31 billion: both the trade deficit that Italy has accumulated against the United States. The Donald is not used to making cuts, but, kindly, grants: "We will solve it together". With an addition, however, very significant: " We have a lot to say about trade and the military, you order planes, many planes," Trump insisted. bottom of the F-35 contract. But these are quisquilie, today, in front of Trump's recruitment of yellow-green Italy in the "sovereign" field.

An entrance to the main door. "Conte is a good friend from the beginning, we are both political aliens: we have to defend the dreams of our citizens," says Trump at the joint press conference, announcing "a new strategic dialogue between l & # 39; Italy and the United States ". And again: "Many other countries in Europe should follow the example of Italy on immigration: we recognize Italy's leadership role in North Africa" , adds The Donald, who gave Conte the green light on three crucial issues: Libya ("we recognize Italy's leadership role in stabilization"); a permanent control room for the Mediterranean ("it is necessary to protect oneself from illegal immigration"), and the question of trade and tariffs ("we must quickly fill the trade gap"). "With this successful meeting – says Conte – we have taken a step forward to update our cooperation: we are two governments of change, so many things unite us. "A total agreement that also involved a lot of other issues." Italy is a great country to invest – Trump says – We are almost twin countries, Italy has become a privileged interlocutor and a point of reference in the US EU for the challenges we are facing, "starting with" various migration crises. "More:" We agree to a brutal regime like that of Iran will never have to take possession of nuclear weapons. . Tale returned the owner's compliments: "As a lawyer, I can say that Trump is a very good negotiator, a great advocate. Still on the "need to diversify sources of energy": "In Italy and the United States, we demonstrate that change is possible – said Mr. Conte – are the two governments of the citizens selected change to improve their living conditions "Also" on NATO there was a clear position of Trump that I share – says the Italian Prime Minister – the need to rebalance the expenses that are currently unbalanced, are reasonable positions that I hold in high esteem. find the point of balance. "Regarding the Tap Pipeline, the Italian Prime Minister hopes that it will be" finished "and underlines:" I will meet the mayors to find a solution that meets the needs of the communities Conte then responds to the American rigidity on sanctions against Russia with some considerations that also concern the role of Moscow and its specific weight in the negotiations on international crises. "We know that sanctions can not disappear at any time. moment, but we hope that they do not affect civil society. "The statements continue, they reiterate, but what matters most, which really marks a pbadage of status, of the l 39; "Allied to enlistment, it's the attitude that Trump shows his Italian friend: protector, what a master bestows on a student who is not the most talented of the clbad but certainly the one who n He does not dispute, who has not raised his mind. Here are the "congratulations for the great electoral victory": that Trump addresses him, count, that the tenant of the White House calls " my new friend". He is the guarantor: "Conte will do an excellent job, he knows how to promote and sell Italian products, you will come to record numbers," prophesies Trump.

The student collects and returns. "We are organizing a conference on Libya with President Trump and we will discuss and discuss with all actors the problem of stabilizing the country in order to allow Libya to achieve democratic elections in a stable frame ". "I illustrated Trump's innovative approach to the issue of migrants, an approach that does not leave the weight of the first landing countries unchecked." President Trump appreciates this Italian approach that is bearing fruit, "continued Mr. Conte." I expressed my appreciation to President Trump for the agreement between the United States and the European Union: it is essential to have a more equitable trade relationship. "" We agree with Trump on the need to diversify sources of energy, "said the Italian Prime Minister. that at NATO, we had a positive exchange of positions: all positions of the reform are welcome. "" The United States express the need to rebalance expenses, all reasonable positions, we let's negotiate, "said the Italian prime minister." As a lawyer, I can say that Trump is a very good negotiator, a great advocate for American interests. "" I am jealous of US growth figures, but I'm also ambitious to do a lot more than by the past. We are preparing structural reforms, I would not want to put aside tax reform, which is a lever for economic growth. "" On NATO there was a clear position of Trump that I share: the need to rebalance expenses that are unbalanced at the moment are reasonable positions that I hold in high esteem. We have to negotiate to find the point of balance, "explained Conte." Immigration is also a security issue, and foreign fighters, terrorists threatening Europe, can be reached by the "We know that sanctions can not disappear at any time but we hope they do not affect civil society." The Prime Minister responds. to the American rigidity on the sanctions against Russia with some considerations which also concern the role of Moscow and its specific weight in the framework of the negotiations on the international crises

And here the circle is closed because the recruitment of the Italy in "international sovereignty" by Trump is nice, and many, also to the other chief sovereignty who resides in Moscow: Vladimir Putin On his recent trip to Europe, Donald hummed bound to Europe, banned NATO then, pbading from Brussels to Helsinki, cemented the bipartite pact with its Russian counterpart, a pact that does not exclude geopolitical or business conflicts, but on the basis of a common enemy, stated by Trump, "practiced" by Putin: Europe, to cancel as a political entity, to make way for "international sovereignty", of which Italy is nowadays it is part of it. There is to see how they will take it to Berlin, Paris, Madrid … But that's another story.