Trump visits Scotland golf resorts whereas advancing US-UK commerce deal

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President Donald Trump will depart for Scotland on Friday for a five-day journey the place he'll examine in along with his golf resorts in Turnberry and Aberdeen, in addition to with British Prime Minister Kier Starmer and head of the Scottish authorities, First Minister John Swinney.

Whereas it's unclear what dates he shall be assembly with the British leaders, one matter of dialog anticipated to be prime of the record is the U.S.-U.Okay. commerce settlement.

The U.Okay. is without doubt one of the few international locations with which the U.S. has superior its commerce agreements underneath comparatively amicable phrases, signing a deal dubbed the "Financial Prosperity Deal" final month, which agreed to slash tariffs.

Then-former President Donald Trump enjoying golf at his Trump Turnberry course in South Ayrshire throughout his go to to the U.Okay. on Wednesday, Could 3, 2023. (Andrew Milligan/PA Pictures by way of Getty Pictures)

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It's unclear what particulars the pair will hash out, however in response to Alan Mendoza, government director of the Henry Jackson Society, a global affairs assume tank primarily based in London, the June deal was extra of a "head of phrases," primarily stating each nations' intent to maneuver ahead with new commerce phrases.

"Now we count on to see extra element to be hammered out and particular charges on varied industries to be specified," Mendoza defined to Fox Information Digital.

White Home press secretary Karoline Leavitt additionally advised reporters final week that Trump and Starmer will meet "to refine the good commerce deal that was brokered," although the White Home didn't reply Fox Information Digital’s questions on what particularly shall be mentioned over the weekend.

"The U.Okay. is the one nation to have secured this take care of the U.S., lowering automobile export tariffs from 27.5% to 10%, saving producers a whole bunch of tens of millions every year and defending a whole bunch of hundreds of jobs," the British authorities mentioned in a press release. "On the similar time, the aerospace sector has seen the removing of 10% tariffs on items similar to engines and plane components, serving to make firms similar to Rolls Royce extra aggressive and permit them to proceed to be on the reducing fringe of innovation."

Starmer championed his relationship with Trump in a BBC interview earlier this month and mentioned that it was "within the nationwide curiosity" for the 2 males to get alongside.

U.Okay. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, center left, meets with President Donald Trump, alongside Vice President JD Vance, proper, and U.Okay. Overseas Secretary David Lammy, left, within the Oval Workplace on the White Home on Feb. 27, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (Carl Courtroom - Pool/Getty Pictures)

"We're totally different individuals, and we’ve received totally different political backgrounds and leanings, however we do have a great relationship and that comes from numerous locations," Starmer advised BBC podcast "Political Considering." "I feel I do perceive what anchors the president, what he actually cares about."

Other than geopolitical talks, Trump is predicted to get in a spherical of golf at one in every of his programs when visiting his golf equipment, like he did in 2018 when he visited the historic golf resort and lodge at Turnberry.

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The British authorities didn't reply to Fox Information Digital’s questions whether or not Starmer is predicted to play alongside Trump at any level throughout his journey.

Scotland seems to carry particular significance for Trump as his mom, Mary Anne MacLeod Trump, was born and raised in Scotland earlier than she moved to Queens, New York, and he devoted his membership in Aberdeen to her after breaking floor in 2023 and naming an 18-round course the MacLeod Course.

Then-Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is welcomed as he arrives at his Turnberry golf course, in Turnberry, Scotland, on June 24, 2016. (REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne/File Photograph)

He's additionally reported to have created a memorial backyard to his mom on the resort.

Although his robust affection for Scotland has not all the time been reciprocated and Trump has beforehand been met with protests throughout his journey.

Scotland Police confirmed with Fox New Digital that "important" safety precautions have been taken forward of Trump’s go to, together with pulling in further forces from throughout the U.Okay. to assist with the police effort.

"A policing plan shall be in place to keep up public security, stability rights to peaceable protest and reduce disruption," Assistant Chief Constable Emma Bond mentioned, confirming that protests are as soon as once more anticipated.

President Donald Trump performs a spherical of golf on the Trump Turnberry resort in South Ayrshire, the place he and first girl Melania Trump are spending the weekend. (Andrew Milligan/PA Pictures by way of Getty Pictures)

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"The go to would require a big police operation utilizing native, nationwide and specialist assets from throughout Police Scotland, supported by colleagues from different U.Okay. police forces as a part of mutual assist preparations," she added.