New Delhi, April 17 -- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met US President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday where both the leaders expressed optimism that an EU-US trade deal could be worked.

There would "100 percent" be a deal, said Trump before a working lunch at the White House.

Meloni said she was "sure" an agreement could be reached, and reaffirmed that the United States is a "reliable partner" despite its tariffs move.

Meloni added that she would invite Trump for an official visit to Italy and hopes to organize a meeting with other European leaders at that time.

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