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Trump Concludes Scotland Visit With Balmedie Golf Course Opening and 15% EU Tariff Agreement

The ribbon-cutting at Balmedie capped a visit marked by a contentious EU tariff pact, local protests, a viral cheating scandal.

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Overview

  • Trump and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen agreed to impose 15 percent US duties on most EU exports during a Turnberry meeting
  • A viral clip showed his caddy retrieving and repositioning Trump’s golf ball, underscoring his reputation for bending golf rules
  • Protesters in Edinburgh and Aberdeen called out his stance on Gaza, climate issues and broken investment promises tied to his Scottish golf developments
  • At Balmedie, Trump cut a ribbon to open his new 36-hole course in Aberdeenshire with family members and local dignitaries in attendance
  • During a press conference with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Trump described London Mayor Sadiq Khan as doing a “terrible job” before departing for Washington