The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Scotland on Sunday, just days before the deadline for imposing new high tariffs on imports from the European Union.
The meeting is set to take place in Turnberry, where Trump spent Saturday playing golf. This gathering follows weeks of discussions between Brussels and Washington.
Before departing for Scotland, Trump expressed that there is a 50-50 chance of achieving a trade agreement with the EU.
This meeting comes just ahead of August 1st, the date Trump has set to implement a 30% tariff on imports from the EU, citing concerns over trade imbalances.
However, the U.S. President has left the possibility open for waiving the higher tariff rate if the EU agrees to open more of its markets to American goods.
The European Union has been working tirelessly for weeks to reach an agreement with Washington to prevent an increase in tariffs on European products.
A spokesperson for the Commission President stated that the meeting will provide von der Leyen and Trump an opportunity “to assess the situation and explore the potential for a balanced outcome that ensures stability and predictability for businesses and consumers on both sides of the Atlantic.”
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz recently indicated that an agreement in the trade dispute might be imminent. The U.S. President has recently negotiated a 15% tariff with Japan, considerably lower than initially planned.