The White House has announced that President Donald J. Trump met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Scotland on Sunday, July 27, for high-level discussions on transatlantic trade relations, according to an official post on its X (formerly Twitter) account.
The meeting took place at Trump’s Turnberry golf resort in Scotland and symbolized a crucial juncture in trade negotiations between the U.S. and the European Union.
In a video accompanying the post and monitored by our correspondent, President Trump welcomed the EU leader with praise and candor, stating:
“It is an honour to have the President of the European Union with us. Ursula has done a terrific job for them — not for us. But she has done a great job, and she is highly respected by us also. We look forward to talking to see if we can do something.
We’ve had a very good relationship over the years but it has been a very one-sided transaction, very unfair to the United States. And I think both sides want to see a bit of fairness… So, we are here with her very brilliant staff, and hopefully will resolve a few issues.”
The bilateral meeting, held at Trump’s Turnberry resort, comes amid renewed efforts to recalibrate the long-standing trade imbalance between the U.S. and the EU. While both sides have enjoyed years of partnership, Trump has repeatedly criticized past trade arrangements as disproportionately benefiting Europe.
According to officials, the discussion focused on creating a more balanced and reciprocal trade framework, with key sectors such as automobiles, agriculture, steel, and services at the heart of negotiations. The meeting also aimed to avert the imposition of new tariffs, which could affect billions in cross-Atlantic trade.
President von der Leyen, who has maintained a firm stance on preserving the EU’s market interests, was accompanied by top EU trade officials. Sources close to the talks suggest that both parties expressed willingness to bridge differences and pursue a potential deal by early August.
The White House emphasized that the talks reflect the Biden-era continuity of seeking fair global trade — with Trump’s administration now revisiting and revising key international agreements to benefit American industries and workers.
Further updates on the outcome of the negotiations are expected in the coming days.
Credit: @WhiteHouse via x.com.
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