Von Der Leyen in Scotland Ahead of Talks with Trump
- On Sunday in Scotland, US President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold discussions with Ursula von der Leyen, the head of the European Commission, about a potential trade agreement between the US and the European Union.
- This meeting comes after several weeks of intense discussions aimed at establishing a 15 percent tariff rate on European Union products, with a looming threat of a 30 percent tariff from the US if no agreement is finalized by August 1.
- Trump arrived in Scotland on Friday for a private five-day trip, spending his time at the golf resort he owns in Turnberry, where he played a round of golf on Saturday under tight security.
- Trump said in a CNBC interview there is a “50-50 chance” of striking a deal, while officials note any agreement now would be in principle with a final document later.
- If reached, the deal could ease trade tensions between the US and EU, impacting nearly 30 percent of global trade, but uncertainty remains around final concessions and EU acceptance of tariff levels.
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Von der Leyen meets Trump in Scotland ahead of 30% tariff deadline
Trump and Ursula von der Leyen to meet for high stakes trade talks as clock ticks on tariff deadline
President Donald Trump is meeting Sunday with European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen, taking a break from golfing in Scotland to discuss trade as both sides seek an agreement on tariff rates with the White House’s deadline to impose stiff import taxes looming this week.
The US President and the head of the European Commission meet this Sunday in Scotland to try to defuse the transatlantic trade conflict, with a crucial deadline of 1 August
In Scotland, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen meets US President Donald Trump. Is a trade agreement successful? Answers to the most important questions
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