Trump's trip to Scotland: What to know
President Trump departed Friday for a five-day stay in Scotland, where he is expected to meet with British and Scottish officials and visit his properties there.
The White House has described the trip as a “working visit,” pointing to planned discussions with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer about a trade agreement between the U.S. and the United Kingdom.
But Trump will visit his properties at Turnberry and Aberdeen, giving a publicity boost to his personal golf courses and his family’s brand while overseas.
Here’s what to know about Trump’s visit.
Talking trade with the UK
Trump told reporters while leaving for Scotland that he would be meeting with United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday evening, expecting that the two will work through more aspects of the trade deal they struck in May.
“We’re meeting with the prime minister tonight. We're going to be talking about the trade deal that we made and maybe even approve it,” Trump said.
He added, “we want to talk about certain aspects, which is going to be good for both countries. More fine-tuning. Also, we're going to do a little celebrating together, because, you know, we got along very well. U.K.’s been trying to make a deal with us for like, 12 years, and haven't been able to do it. We got it done, and he's doing a very good job, this prime minister. Good guy.”
Last month, Trump and Starmer detailed the trade agreement together while at the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Canada after they first announced it in May.
The deal includes “billions of........
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