U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Scotland on Friday for a private tour of his golf properties, but the visit also includes high-level discussions on a potential trade agreement with the European Union.
While in the UK, Trump is scheduled to meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Speaking to reporters upon landing, he assessed the odds of a U.S.-EU trade deal as “50/50,” highlighting ongoing tensions over tariffs and trade policy.
Trump also made headlines with his controversial remarks on immigration and renewable energy. He criticized European immigration policies, stating, “This immigration is killing Europe,” and urged EU leaders to abandon wind power, which he claimed is “killing the beauty” of the continent.
His comments reignite familiar themes from his presidency, including his longstanding opposition to wind energy and a strict stance on border control. Trump notably once filed a failed lawsuit against a windfarm near his Scottish golf course.
The trip comes amid renewed scrutiny of Trump’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein, adding a layer of complexity to his international engagements. As trade discussions unfold, both political and personal controversies continue to follow the former president abroad.