Trump welcomes Italian PM Meloni to the White House.

Trump:

I am very confident on a trade deal with the European Union.

Italy's Meloni on the US:

If I wouldn't think it's a reliable partner, I wouldn't be here.

Trump:

There will be a trade deal with the EU 100%, they want to make one, we are going to make a trade deal before 90 days.

Trump:

We are going to make fair trade deals, we are in no rush.

Trump:

We will have a deal with China.

Italy's Meloni:

I am sure that we will make a deal on tariffs.

Trump:

We will have very little problem making a deal with Europe.

Trump on China:

Nobody can compete with us. Nobody.

Trump on Italy's Meloni:

She is one of the real leaders of the world.

US Treasury Secretary Bessent:

Japan talks are moving in a highly satisfactory direction.

The EU Ambassador to Saudi Arabia has confirmed that the bloc is working to exempt Saudi nationals from Schengen visa requirements entirely.

Europe is weighing export restrictions on the U.S. if trade negotiations fail.

Omani Foreign Ministry:

Rome will be the venue for the second round of talks between Iran and the US on Saturday.

US officials claim that a Chinese satellite company linked to the Chinese military is helping the Houthis in Yemen target US warships.

Source: FT

Elon Musk:

SpaceX has not tried to bid for contract in golden dome system.

If Trump asks us for help, we will help.

Italian PM Meloni:

Italian companies will invest $10 billion in the United States.

Italian PM Meloni:

Trump has accepted an invitation to visit Italy.

Trump:

I believe we are getting closer to achieving peace in Ukraine.

Russia's response will be received this week, and we will decide after that.

Trump:

Countries want to make a deal on tariffs more than I do.