Donald Trump met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the White House, discussing a potential trade deal to prevent the European Union from being hit with Trump's 20% reciprocal tariff. The meeting came after Trump criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Truth Social, calling him "too late and wrong" for not cutting interest rates. Stocks took a historic tumble following Powell's warning that Trump's tariffs are "highly likely" to cause more inflation, which may have angered the president.

US President Donald Trump has suggested that his second state visit to the UK may take place in September. The suggestion was made after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer handed him an invitation letter from King Charles in February, marking an unprecedented second-term US president state visit. Discussions are ongoing to find a suitable date and venue for the visit, which would traditionally be hosted at Windsor Castle due to Buckingham Palace's state rooms being out of action.

King Charles and Queen Camilla left Italy after a four-day state visit, where they received a warm reception from crowds. The trip included a meeting with Pope Francis, who wished them a happy 20th wedding anniversary, which they celebrated during the visit. They also attended a food festival, sampled local produce, and visited historic sites, including Dante Alighieri’s tomb. The King praised Italy and the UK for standing together to defend democratic values and supporting Ukraine in its hour of need. He also joked about the lavish state banquet dinner and emphasized the importance of friends standing together in difficult times, as seen in the joint flypast by the Red Arrows and Frecce Tricolori.

King Charles met Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for the first time during his state visit to Rome, and their conversation left her in stitches. The pair took a tour of the Villa Doria Pamphili's gardens and architecture, laughing and gesticulating throughout their time together. They found common ground discussing the garden, including its mazes and fountain, before sitting down for a conversation inside a small room overlooking the garden. This was the King's first meeting with Prime Minister Meloni, as he spent his 20th wedding anniversary with her on the outskirts of Rome.