Trump Meets EU President For Trade Talks After Golf

Key trade talks aimed at reaching what US President Trump called the 'biggest deal' either side has ever struck.

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Donald Trump has met with the EU Commission president for trade talks after playing a round of golf on the second full day of his visit to Scotland.

The US president shook hands with Ursula von der Leyen in the ballroom of his luxury Turnberry resort, saying he expected to agree the "biggest deal" either had ever struck.

Von der Leyen agreed, saying Trump was known as a "tough negotiator and deal-maker" and that she looked forward to discussions.

Journalists also asked Trump whether Israel should be doing more to allow food into Gaza, where more than 100 people have died from malnutrition since the war began.

Trump did not answer the question directly, instead saying the US had given $60m two weeks ago for food "and nobody even acknowledged [it]".

"You should at least say thank you," he added.

Despite showery conditions, the US president finished 18 holes at the resort earlier with guests and family, including his son Eric.

He was followed by around two dozen buggies, many of which carried bodyguards and other staff.

Trump said he had enjoyed the golf in "beautiful Scotland", but said he was "not in a good mood" as he sat next to Von der Leyen.