Donald Trump ‘100% confident’ on trade deal with Europe after meeting Italy's Giorgia Meloni

In his most confident statement to date during these negotiations, US President Donald Trump declared on Thursday that he was absolutely certain of a future trade agreement with Europe. Following his Thursday conversation with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Trump made the assertion. Each voiced confidence that a deal could be reached before the 90-day tariff truce expires, according to a report by news agency Reuters.

Following discussions with Meloni, a key conservative supporter, Trump reportedly told reporters at the Oval Office, "Of course, there will be a trade deal, very much." They really want to make one. Additionally, a trade agreement will be made. I totally anticipate it. It will also be a reasonable price.

In addition to larger tariffs on nearly all other items, the 27-nation European Union is subject to 25% import duties on steel, aluminum, and automobiles. Though she stated that open dialogue may aid in resolving economic conflicts that have strained US-European ties, Meloni, who has positioned herself as a mediator between the US and Europe, acknowledged that she could not lock in a settlement for the entire EU.