Trump Ends Scotland Visit After Golf Opening, Trade Talks, Oil Tax Discussions

President Donald Trump concluded a five-day visit to Scotland, where he officially opened a new golf course at his Aberdeenshire resort, Trump International Golf Links, praising the land's transformation and expressing eagerness to play the course before returning to Washington to handle global issues. During his stay, Trump met with Scottish First Minister John Swinney, discussing topics including whisky tariffs, the Gaza situation, and North Sea oil and gas taxation, with both leaders acknowledging concerns over high taxes on the oil and gas industry. Trump criticized wind farms and renewable energy policies, calling the North Sea a "treasure chest" for the U.K. that is currently overtaxed, echoing Swinney's view that the oil and gas sector faces excessive taxation. Despite the visit's mostly private nature, Trump hosted meetings with political figures such as Sir Keir Starmer and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Trump emphasized that although he enjoys golf, his priority is addressing international conflicts, claiming the U.S. has stopped about five wars recently. The visit saw no significant protests, unlike previous visits, and concluded with Trump departing from RAF Lossiemouth back to the U.S.