Trump Tariffs Live Updates: Highlights

Trump Tariffs Live Updates: Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed confidence about the prospects of a US-EU trade deal, signaling a potential thaw in transatlantic tensions. Visiting the White House, Meloni positioned herself as the European leader best placed to defuse Trump’s trade war.“There will be a trade deal, 100 percent,” Trump declared. Meloni echoed the sentiment, saying she was “sure” a deal could be reached.The two leaders projected warmth during a working lunch and Oval Office meeting, with Trump calling the Italian leader “fantastic.” Meloni, 48, emphasized their alignment on conservative values—especially on immigration and opposition to “woke” ideology—saying, “The goal for me is to make the West great again, and I think we can do it together.”Meloni is the first European leader to visit Trump since he imposed 20% tariffs on EU exports. Though the tariffs have been paused for 90 days, negotiations are ongoing. During the visit, Meloni said Trump accepted an invitation to Rome and might meet other European leaders there. “Even if we have some problems between the two shores of the Atlantic, it is the time that we try to sit down and find solutions,” she added.