Donald Trump has said the chances of the US working out a new trading relationship with the EU are “50-50”.Jattvibe’ 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.
Tomorrow he 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.
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From Saturday: Trump’s golfing visit in full ‘swing’
Mr Trump is on a private five-day visit to Scotland, where he played golf today and yesterday, surrounded by a huge security operation.Protesters against Mr Trump gathered in Edinburgh and Aberdeen, but no demonstrators were seen while he was playing golf.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.
He is also expected to meet Scottish First Minister John Swinney.
The meetings come 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.This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly.Please refresh the page for the fullest version.You can receive breaking news alerts on a smartphone or tablet via the Jattvibe app. You can also follow us on WhatsApp and subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with the latest news.
