U.S. President Donald Trump played 18 holes on his new golf course in Scotland before returning to Washington, capping a five-day visit that included hosting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and discussions on the deepening crisis in Gaza, Russia’s war in Ukraine and a new trade deal with the EU. News we’re following today: Trump […]
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Trump inaugurates his family’s newest luxury golf course in Scotland before heading home
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U.S. President Donald Trump played 18 holes on his new golf course in Scotland before returning to Washington, capping a five-day visit that included hosting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and discussions on the deepening crisis in Gaza, Russia’s war in Ukraine and a new trade deal with the EU.
News we’re following today:
Trump discusses food crisis in Gaza: Trump suggested a major recalibration of U.S. policy toward the territory. He said Israel “has a lot of responsibility” for what’s happening but is hampered by what its actions might mean for the prospects of Israeli hostages Hamas has been holding since it attacked Israel in 2023. “I think Israel can do a lot,” Trump said. He added that when next speaking to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, he’d insist, “I want them to make sure they get the food.”
Trump shortens the deadline for Russia to end the war in Ukraine: Trump said on July 14 that he would implement “severe tariffs” on Russia unless a peace deal is reached by early September. On Monday, Trump said he would now give Russian President Vladimir Putin 10 to 12 days, meaning he wants peace efforts to make progress by Aug. 7-9
US reaches a trade deal with the EU: The United States and the European Union agreed to a trade framework that sets a 15% on imports from the EU to the U.S., benefiting both sides, but especially the United States. The announcement came Sunday after Trump and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen met briefly at Trump’s golf course.