Trump Arrives Scotland for UK, EU Trade Talks Amid Tariff Deadline

President Donald Trump arrived in Scotland for a five-day visit focused on trade negotiations with European and British leaders, as well as visits to his golf courses in Aberdeenshire and Turnberry. He is scheduled to meet British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to discuss bilateral trade deals, with Trump describing the chances of reaching a U.S.-EU trade agreement as '50-50.' The talks come ahead of an August 1 deadline for planned U.S. tariffs on EU imports, which have intensified trade tensions between the U.S. and the EU. Trump emphasized his pride in his Scottish golf properties, despite past environmental criticisms and financial struggles associated with them. The Scottish police have prepared for large demonstrations expected during Trump's visit. Von der Leyen has expressed a willingness to negotiate to keep transatlantic trade relations strong, and Trump mentioned the possibility of improving the existing U.S.-UK trade agreement during his meetings.