Donald Trump has stated the possibilities of the US understanding a brand new buying and selling relationship with the EU are “50-50”.
Sky Information’ Scotland correspondent Connor Gillies requested the US president what the possibilities of a deal have been whereas he performed golf at his Trump Turnberry resort in Scotland.
Later at present, Mr Trump will meet European Fee President Ursula von der Leyen for talks on the buying and selling relationship between Europe and the US.
The assembly comes forward of Mr Trump’s so-called “Liberation Day” tariffs improve on 1 August. The EU is presently dealing with the prospect of US tariffs on greater than 70% of its exports – 50% on metal and aluminium, 25% on vehicles and automotive components, in addition to a ten% levy on most EU items, which Mr Trump has stated will improve to 30% on 1 August.
Tomorrow, Mr Trump will meet Sir Keir Starmer, with the 2 leaders anticipated to debate the current commerce deal between the UK and US.
Experiences recommend the prime minister will ask the US chief to chop the tariffs for British metal.
The commerce deal signed between the UK and US earlier this yr reduced car and aerospace tariffs. In Could, the White Home stated it will exempt the UK from plans for a 25% tariff on international metal imports, however that’s but to be ratified and the levy has since been doubled on all different international locations.
Throughout his journey, Mr Trump can also be anticipated to satisfy Scottish First Minister John Swinney.
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Mr Trump is on a personal five-day go to to Scotland, the place he performed golf at present and yesterday, surrounded by a huge security operation.
Protests organised by the Cease Trump Coalition have been held in Edinburgh and Aberdeen, however no demonstrators have been seen whereas he was taking part in golf yesterday.
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After a while at his South Ayrshire resort, Mr Trump will head to Aberdeenshire, the place he’s anticipated to open a second course at his Trump Worldwide golf resort in Balmedie.
