Trump, Meloni Discuss 100% EU Tariff Deal at White House

US President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met at the White House to discuss strengthening US-EU trade relations, with both leaders expressing strong confidence that a tariff agreement can be reached. Trump emphasized that any forthcoming deal would be fair and noted the pause of recent US-imposed tariffs on the EU as an opportunity for negotiation. Meloni, the first European leader to visit Washington since the tariff issue, said she aims to facilitate honest talks and potentially organize a meeting between Trump and other European leaders in Italy. Beyond trade, their discussions are expected to include topics such as defense spending, Ukraine reconstruction, and cooperation in technology and space. US officials view Meloni as a valuable intermediary for broader negotiations with the EU, given her alignment with the Trump administration. Both leaders underscored the importance of fair deals and mutual economic growth.