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, adding "I fully expect it, but it'll be a fair deal."

However, the president offered no timeline.

"We're in no rush. we are going to have very little problem making a deal with Europe or anyone else," he added.

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 orga...