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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen traveled to Scotland on Saturday ahead of her scheduled meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday, as both sides signal progress toward a major trade agreement.
Trump, in Scotland for bilateral talks and personal engagements, praised von der Leyen as a “highly respected leader” and expressed optimism about a possible deal, estimating a “50-50 chance” of reaching a framework agreement. He noted the potential accord could surpass the $550 billion trade deal recently struck with Japan, marking it as the largest trade achievement of his administration.
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick also joined high-level discussions in Scotland to finalize terms before the leaders’ meeting. EU officials indicated Thursday that a negotiated settlement is “within reach,” though contingency plans for countertariffs on $109 billion worth of U.S. goods remain in place should talks fail.
Sources suggest the potential agreement may include a 15% tariff on EU goods entering the U.S., similar to the Japan deal, along with a 50% tariff on European steel and aluminum. These rates are lower than the 30% duties previously threatened by Trump, but the president warned of limited flexibility on metal tariffs, stating that exemptions for one nation would require the same for all.
The U.S. and EU are each other’s largest trading partners, with $9.5 trillion in goods, services, and investment at stake. Analysts warn prolonged trade tensions could disrupt the world’s most critical commercial relationship, while a successful deal could strengthen economic ties amid broader global trade uncertainties.
This meeting marks a pivotal moment in transatlantic trade negotiations and could redefine U.S.-EU economic relations for years to come.
