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Irish Independent
an hour ago
- Business
- Irish Independent
Paul McGinley tees off with Donald Trump as US President opens new course in Scotland
The former European Ryder Cup captain and ex-DP World Tour board member joined the US President, his son Eric and his Sky Sports Golf colleague Rich Beem in hitting the opening tee shots on the New Course in Menie. More than 40 big names in the golf business world, as well as former footballers Robbie Fowler, Jim Leighton, Gianfranco Zola, and Andrei Shevchenko, teed it up at the venue, which is one of 15 Trump golf properties. McGinley recently expressed his disappointment that Trump-owned Turnberry is currently out in the cold when it comes to The Open rota. Speaking on the Indo Sport Podcast, McGinley said: "I think the best course is Turnberry and I think it's a real shame that we're not playing it." He added: "I know people have a lot of views on Trump, but I'll tell you what, he's done a hell of a job with the work he has done in Turnberry." Trump also owns Doonbeg, which is just 20 miles from Lahinch, where McGinley was host when it staged the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open in 2019. The Clare venue is understood to be on track to host the Amgen Irish Open next year. US pharmaceutical giants Horizon Therapeutics took over as Irish Open sponsors in 2022 with a deal to back the event until 2027. Horizon was subsequently acquired by Amgen, an American multinational biopharmaceutical company, in 2023. Amgen, which has major pharmaceutical manufacturing plants in Ireland, took over the sponsorship of the Irish Open, which will be held at The K Club in September. Golfers Pádraig Harrington, Shane Lowry, Séamus Power and Brendan Lawlor are ambassadors for Amgen, which could be seriously affected by President Trump's trade war. As the Irish Independent reported this week, there is confusion in Government and the EU about what products will be covered by the baseline 15pc tariff, which activates on Friday following the US trade deal. It is still unclear if pharmaceuticals, which are critical to the Irish economy, will be included in the 15pc bracket or if they could yet be hit with a higher levy.
Daily News Egypt
19 hours ago
- Business
- Daily News Egypt
Gaza crisis, trade on agenda as Trump hosts Starmer in Scotland
US President Donald Trump will host British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday at his Scottish golf resort for talks expected to cover issues from the worsening hunger crisis in Gaza to a bilateral trade deal. Trump, who on Sunday announced a major trade deal with the European Union, said he expected Starmer would also be pleased. 'I like your prime minister,' Trump told reporters, according to The Guardian newspaper. 'He's a little bit more liberal than I am, as you've probably heard, but he's a good guy.' While Starmer had hoped to negotiate a reduction in US tariffs on steel and aluminium, Trump has ruled out any changes to the 50% tariffs on EU imports, saying the trade deal with Britain was 'already done.' The worsening crisis in war-torn Gaza is expected to cast a shadow over the meeting. Starmer's office said the prime minister would discuss 'what can be done urgently to secure a ceasefire in the Middle East.' Starmer is under growing pressure at home and abroad to recognise a Palestinian state. A government source said on Sunday he has recalled cabinet ministers from their summer holiday for a meeting, likely to discuss the Gaza situation. The British prime minister said on Friday his country would only recognise a Palestinian state as part of a negotiated peace deal, a stance that disappointed many in his Labour Party who want him to follow France's lead. Trump on Friday rejected French President Emmanuel Macron's intention to recognise a Palestinian state, a plan that also drew strong condemnation from Israel. Trump said he understood Starmer's desire to discuss Israel, adding that while the United States would increase its aid to Gaza, it wanted others to join the effort. Ukraine will also be on the agenda. British Chancellor James Murray described the situation in Gaza as 'appalling and quite frankly horrifying,' telling British radio, 'Starvation, the securing of food, must not be used as a method of war. It's completely unjustifiable and it must end.' Foreign Secretary David Lammy said Israel must allow aid trucks 'unfettered' access as it was the 'only viable and sustainable way' to get sufficient supplies to the population. Gaza's health ministry has said that dozens of residents have died from malnutrition in recent weeks, as aid organisations warn of widespread hunger among the enclave's 2.2 million people. The two leaders are expected to travel from Trump's luxury golf resort on Scotland's west coast to another sprawling Trump-owned property in the east, near Aberdeen. Starmer travelled to Scotland from Switzerland, where England won the final of the Women's Euro soccer championship on Sunday.
UPI
3 days ago
- Business
- UPI
Trump delivers immigration message on Scotland visit
1 of 3 | President Donald Trump played golf in Scotland Saturday morning, teeing it up at his Trump Turnberry golf resort ahead of meetings with European lawmakers and delivering a message after leaving the White House on Friday (pictured). Photo by Will Oliver/UPI | License Photo July 26 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump played golf in Scotland Saturday morning, teeing it up at his Trump Turnberry golf resort ahead of meetings with European lawmakers and delivering a message. "I say two things to Europe: Stop the windmills. You're ruining your countries. I really mean it, it's so sad. You fly over and you see these windmills all over the place, ruining your beautiful fields and valleys and killing your birds," Trump told reporters after arriving on Friday. "On immigration, you better get your act together. You're not going to have Europe any more," he said. Trump is scheduled to discuss trade during a Monday meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Scottish First Minister John Swinney. He is also expected to meet with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen during the four-day visit to Scotland. The delegation will start arriving Saturday and include European trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic, as well as von der Leyen, who Trump referred to as a "highly respected woman." U.S. officials and their EU counterparts are continuing attempts to reach a deal before an Aug. 1 deadline that will see 30% reciprocal tariffs take effect on all EU member states. The United States and Britain reached a deal in June on tariffs between the two countries, although Trump and Starmer were expected to iron out details during their meeting. Protestors demonstrated against Trump's visit in both Edinburgh and Aberdeen Saturday morning, including outside the Trump-owned golf course. He will also visit another of his privately-owned courses, Trump International Scotland in Aberdeenshire, during the trip. "We are really excited, across this whole weekend, there's so many campaign groups turning out in the streets, taking in action in their communities or at rallies like this. It's kind of like a carnival of resistance," demonstrator Anita Bhadani told the BBC outside of the U.S. Consulate General's office in Edinburgh Saturday, after helping to organize the Stop Trump Coalition. The coalition said its purpose is to "defeat the politics of Trumpism, and to promote an alternative, democratic vision of the world based on peace, social justice and international cooperation."
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Trump dodges questions from journalists while playing golf at Scottish resort during UK visit
US President Donald Trump was seen playing golf at his Turnberry resort in Scotland during a private five-day UK visit. The high-profile trip includes visits to multiple Trump-owned properties and the inauguration of a new golf course in South Ayrshire. Show more Show less
Economic Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Economic Times
Trump dodges questions from journalists while playing golf at Scottish resort during UK visit
US President Donald Trump was seen playing golf at his Turnberry resort in Scotland during a private five-day UK visit. The high-profile trip includes visits to multiple Trump-owned properties and the inauguration of a new golf course in South Ayrshire. Show more 08:21 06:47 09:26 08:02 03:12 03:15 14:22 02:27 04:04 03:22 04:24 03:06 02:34 02:01 02:32 03:00 03:27 10:26 06:37 05:16 03:13 02:27 08:03 03:01 03:32 03:46 03:51 04:01 04:49 03:09
