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Trump says there is a 50-50 chance of trade deal with EU

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Posted on July 25, 2025

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said there was a 50-50 chance that the United States would reach a trade agreement with the European Union. Trump spoke to reporters as he

Trump says there is a 50-50 chance of trade deal with EU

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said there was a 50-50 chance that the United States would reach a trade agreement with the European Union.

Trump spoke to reporters as he left the White House to head to Scotland for several days of golfing and bilateral meetings.

(Reporting by Steve Holland, writing by Andrea Shalal, Editing by Nick Zieminski)

Key Takeaways

  • President Trump sees a 50-50 chance for a US-EU trade deal.
  • Trump made the statement before leaving for Scotland.
  • The trade agreement is a key focus of US-EU relations.
  • Negotiations are ongoing with uncertain outcomes.
  • The statement was made during a press briefing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Trump say about the trade deal with the EU?
Trump stated there was a 50-50 chance that the United States would reach a trade agreement with the European Union.
Where was Trump heading when he made the remarks?
Trump spoke to reporters as he left the White House to head to Scotland for several days of golfing and bilateral meetings.
Who reported on Trump's comments regarding the trade deal?
The article was reported by Steve Holland, with writing by Andrea Shalal and editing by Nick Zieminski.

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