President Donald Trump has declared a sweeping new trade agreement with the European Union—calling it “the biggest deal ever made” during a press event held at his Turnberry golf course in Scotland. The agreement, still lacking full details, promises to open EU markets to U.S. exports with zero tariffs and allegedly includes over $1.35 trillion in energy purchases and investment commitments from Europe.
“It’s a very powerful deal,” Trump said. “The biggest of all the deals.”
The announcement came just after a tense but cordial meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Trump claimed the EU would purchase $750 billion worth of U.S. energy and funnel another $600 billion into American industries. Though concrete figures remain vague, the former president portrayed the agreement as a game-changing reset of trade relations that had long been, in his words, “very, very one-sided.”
Von der Leyen confirmed the agreement, stating: “We wanted to rebalance the trade relations. It was tough negotiation, but we reached a fair and sustainable conclusion.” She echoed Trump’s confidence, estimating the chances of finalizing a comprehensive deal at “50 percent.”
Tariffs, Tanks, and Trade Rebalancing
Trump claimed all EU nations would now trade “at zero tariff” and had agreed to purchase “a vast amount of military equipment” from the U.S., though he admitted, “we don’t know what that number is.” He added that the 15 percent tariff on EU auto exports—previously floated—could be locked in as part of the new agreement.
The deal follows a period of escalating tensions, including Trump’s threat of a 30 percent tariff on European goods earlier this year. The “Liberation Day” tariffs imposed in April had put the two transatlantic powers on a collision course—until this weekend’s unexpected turn.
Golf, Windmills, and Epstein
Trump made the announcement from the Donald J. Trump Ballroom—an ornate space at Turnberry that he boasted he’d like to recreate at the White House. Flanked by aides including Karoline Leavitt and Steven Miller, Trump fielded questions on topics ranging from tariffs to Jeffrey Epstein.
When asked if the urgency to strike a deal was influenced by renewed attention on the Epstein saga, Trump snapped: “You’ve got to be kidding. That had nothing to do with it.”
He then pivoted to another grievance: wind turbines.
From his perch at Turnberry, Trump lamented the view being obstructed by “nine windmills” on the horizon. “It ruins the landscape. It kills the birds. They’re noisy,” he complained. “In Massachusetts, they’re going loco!”
America First, Again
Trump also used the moment to tout his immigration record: “We’ve sealed our borders. We have nobody coming in,” he said. “They [the EU] might as well go there quicker.”
Von der Leyen, a former German defense minister, remained composed during Trump’s frequent detours, and even offered cautious agreement on the trade deficit. “You can call it fairness, you can call it rebalancing,” she said.
Working Vacation, Political Jabs
Though Trump’s visit to Scotland was billed as a “working trip,” he has spent the past two days golfing with his son Eric, hosting executives, and lambasting his political enemies online. From Democrats to celebrities, no one was spared.
He took aim at Beyoncé, Oprah, and Al Sharpton, accusing the Kamala Harris campaign of paying millions for endorsements—claims denied by those involved. “Totally illegal to pay for an endorsement,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, repeating that Harris and others “broke the law.”
Trump’s Final Swing
In classic Trump fashion, he ended the day by sharing a slow-motion video of himself teeing off at Turnberry and quoting golf legend Gary Player, who called the course one of the top five in the world.
“Thank you, Gary!” Trump posted.
As trade negotiations continue and the White House ballroom remains a dream, Trump made it clear: he believes this deal—just like his golf course—is the best in the world. Whether the European Union or American businesses agree remains to be seen.