Trump says chances of EU trade deal remain at '50-50'

The Government has described the meeting as a 'critical moment' for the future trading relationship between EU and US
Trump says chances of EU trade deal remain at '50-50'

US president Donald Trump plays golf at his Trump Turnberry golf course in Scotland. He will meet European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen in the country on Sunday. Picture: Robert Perry/PA Wire

US president Donald Trump has said he wants to see a trade deal reached with the EU, but the chances remained at “50-50”.

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen agreed the chances were 50-50, while describing Mr Trump as being a tough negotiator and a “dealmaker”.

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