By Noel John (Reuters) -Gold prices were largely steady on Monday, as investors focused on U.S. President Donald Trump's meeting with Ukrainian and European leaders, and the Federal Reserve's annual symposium in Jackson Hole this week.

Since the beginning of his second term, Trump has directed several major renovations at the White House. Trump redesigned the previously minimalist Oval Office, making some of the most significant changes to the room's appearance in modern presidential history, adding gold medallions, gold vermeil figurines, gold eagles, and gilded Rococo mirrors.

President Donald Trump clarifies that gold imports will not be tariffed in new Truth Social announcement, following uncertainty over the matter stemming from U.S. Customs ruling.

As Trump’s base loves gold, Trump quickly announced on Truth Social on August 11 that “Gold will not be Tariffed!” easing shortage fears and dropping the price of gold back down by 2.48%.

Gold prices fell in anticipation of Monday’s clarification from the White House on excluding gold from tariffs.

President Trump hosted Apple CEO Tim Cook at the White House as they announced new US investments. Cook also gifted Trump a plaque with gold base.

Latitude Managing Director Chris Willis told Newsweek, "In the end, less than 1,000 Trump Cards will be sold."

Jack White slammed Donald Trump over his tacky redesign of the Oval Office, which is now covered in harsh yellow-gold accents.

The dollar is crumbling… inflation is eating away at savings… and America’s debt has exploded past $37 trillion,” began Jarrett’s post