Donald Trump gives his view on chances of US-EU trade deal – while on the golf course

Donald Trump has said the chances of the US working out a new trading relationship with the EU are “50-50”.

Sky News’ Scotland correspondent Connor Gillies asked the US president what the chances of a deal were while he played golf at his Trump Turnberry resort in Scotland.

Later today, Mr Trump will meet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for talks on the trading relationship between Europe and the US.

Tomorrow he will meet Sir Keir Starmer, with the two leaders expected to discuss the recent trade deal between the UK and US.

Reports suggest the prime minister will ask the US leader to cut the tariffs for British steel.

Mr Trump is on a private five-day visit to Scotland, where he played golf today and yesterday, surrounded by a huge security operation.

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