Cliff Notes
- Donald Trump assessed the likelihood of a new trading relationship with the EU as “50-50” during a golf outing at his Turnberry resort in Scotland.
- The US is set to impose significant tariffs on EU exports, including increases of up to 30% on various goods starting 1 August.
- Trump is scheduled to meet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for discussions on trade, following which he will engage with UK Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer to address trade agreements.
Donald Trump gives his view on chances of US-EU trade deal – while on the golf course | US News
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Donald Trump has said the chances of the US working out a new trading relationship with the EU are “50-50”.
Sky News’ Scotland correspondent Connor Gillies asked the US president what the chances of a deal were while he played golf at his Trump Turnberry resort in Scotland.
Later today, Mr Trump will meet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for talks on the trading relationship between Europe and the US.
The meeting comes ahead of Mr Trump’s so-called “Liberation Day” tariffs increase on 1 August. The EU is currently facing the prospect of US tariffs on more than 70% of its exports – 50% on steel and aluminium, 25% on cars and car parts, as well as a 10% levy on most EU goods, which Mr Trump has said will increase to 30% on 1 August.
Tomorrow, Mr Trump will meet Sir Keir Starmer, with the two leaders expected to discuss the recent trade deal between the UK and US.
Reports suggest the prime minister will ask the US leader to cut the tariffs for British steel.
The trade deal signed between the UK and US earlier this year reduced car and aerospace tariffs. In May, the White House said it would exempt the UK from plans for a 25% tariff on global steel imports, but that is yet to be ratified and the levy has since been doubled on all other countries.
During his trip, Mr Trump is also expected to meet Scottish First Minister John Swinney.
Mr Trump is on a private five-day visit to Scotland, where he played golf today and yesterday, surrounded by a huge security operation.
Protests organised by the Stop Trump Coalition were held in Edinburgh and Aberdeen, but no demonstrators were seen while he was playing golf yesterday.
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After some time at his South Ayrshire resort, Mr Trump will head to Aberdeenshire, where he is expected to open a second course at his Trump International golf resort in Balmedie.