It has been known for some time that Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni get along well. When Meloni arrived at the White House, Trump pointed to her and said "a fantastic person", according to The Washington Post.
The positive tone continued during the meeting with Meloni, who brings with her European expectations of succeeding in getting the US to budge on the tariff issue.
Meloni has previously criticized the decision on 20 percent tariffs on European goods, which have been paused. But in the uncertain situation, she has also called for calm and asked the EU not to take any countermeasures.
She believes in unity with the US, despite the tensions.
I wouldn't be here if I didn't believe that the US was a reliable partner, says Meloni.
The Prime Minister says she plans to invite Trump to Italy and hopes to have talks with other European leaders in connection with that.
Trump also expresses confidence ahead of future negotiations with China.
I think we'll reach a very good agreement with China, he says to the press corps.
