Trump DESTROYS Ursula On Her Own Turf; Refuses Any Tariff Relief For EU, She Watches In Shock
/ Jul 28, 2025, 05:04AM IST
U.S. President Donald Trump met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Turnberry, Scotland, on Sunday to discuss trade negotiations. As White House-imposed deadline for new tariffs approaches, both sides are pushing to reach a deal. Talks follow recent tensions after Trump threatened to impose a steep 30% tariff on EU imports despite earlier progress. Watch
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