Von der Leyen to meet Trump in Scotland with EU-US deal apparently imminent
Briefly

The EU is nearing a trade agreement with the US as European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen is scheduled to meet with President Donald Trump. Trump indicated a 50/50 chance of reaching an agreement but emphasized ongoing efforts to secure a deal, potentially averting a trade war. The meeting will focus on strengthening transatlantic trade relations. Additionally, Trump suggested the possibility of expanding the deal he made with the UK. Ireland's taoiseach expressed hope that a deal could be signed by the end of the weekend.
Trump mentioned, "The EU only had a 50/50 chance of a deal but my teams are working diligently to land the big one with the bloc."
Von der Leyen stated, "We had a good call before he landed in Scotland and agreed to meet to discuss transatlantic trade relations."
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