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Donald Trump announces trade agreement with the European Union

US President Donald Trump reacts as he plays a round of golf at Trump Turnberry golf course during his visit to the UK on July 27, 2025 in Turnberry, Scotland
US President Donald Trump reacts as he plays a round of golf at Trump Turnberry golf course during his visit to the UK on July 27, 2025 in Turnberry, Scotland (Getty Images)
  • Donald Trump announced a trade agreement with the European Union.
  • The agreement will cut tariff rates on imports from the EU to 15 per cent.
  • Conversely, US exports to the EU will become tariff-free under the new arrangement.
  • Trump made the announcement alongside European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen at his Turnberry golf course in Scotland.
  • Further details regarding the agreement were not immediately released by the White House.
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