The former President is scheduled to travel to Scotland this Friday for a five-day visit. He plans to inspect his golf resorts in Turnberry and Aberdeen and hold meetings with British Prime Minister Kier Starmer and Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney.
While specific dates for these meetings are yet to be confirmed, the U.S.-U.K. trade agreement is expected to be a key discussion point.
The U.K. is one of the few nations that has a trade agreement with the U.S. under relatively favorable conditions, having signed the “Economic Prosperity Deal” last month to reduce tariffs.
The specifics of their discussions remain unclear. However, according to Alan Mendoza, executive director of the London-based Henry Jackson Society, the June agreement primarily outlined the intentions of both countries to proceed with further trade negotiations.
“We anticipate that more detailed terms and specific rates for various industries will now be determined,” Mendoza told Digital.
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt informed reporters last week that Trump and Starmer would meet to “refine the great trade deal that was brokered.” The White House did not respond to Digital’s inquiries regarding the specific topics to be addressed during the weekend.
“The U.K. is the only country to have secured this deal with the U.S., reducing car export tariffs from 27.5% to 10%, saving manufacturers hundreds of millions each year and protecting hundreds of thousands of jobs,” the British government stated. “Additionally, the aerospace sector has seen the elimination of 10% tariffs on goods like engines and aircraft parts, enhancing the competitiveness of companies like Rolls Royce and supporting their continued innovation.”
Starmer highlighted his relationship with Trump in a recent BBC interview, emphasizing that maintaining a positive rapport was “in the national interest.”
“Although we have different backgrounds and political perspectives, we have a good relationship based on a mutual understanding of the President’s priorities,” Starmer stated on the BBC podcast “Political Thinking.”
In addition to political discussions, Trump is expected to play golf at one of his courses during his visit, similar to his 2018 trip to the Turnberry golf resort and hotel.
The British government has not confirmed whether Starmer will join Trump for a round of golf during the visit in response to Digital’s questions.
Scotland holds particular significance for Trump, as it is the birthplace of his mother, Mary Anne MacLeod Trump, before she relocated to Queens, New York. He dedicated his Aberdeen club to her, naming an 18-hole course the MacLeod Course after breaking ground in 2023.
He is also planning a memorial garden to honor his mother at the resort.
Despite his affection for Scotland, Trump’s visits have not always been met with enthusiasm, and he has previously faced protests during his trips.
Scotland Police confirmed to Fox News Digital that “significant” security measures are in place for Trump’s visit, with additional officers deployed from across the U.K. to assist with policing efforts.
“A policing plan will be implemented to ensure public safety, uphold the right to peaceful protest, and minimize disruptions,” Assistant Chief Constable Emma Bond stated, acknowledging the expectation of further protests.
“The visit will necessitate a substantial police operation involving local, national, and specialist resources from Police Scotland, supported by colleagues from other U.K. police forces through mutual aid agreements,” she added.
Trump will return to the U.K. in September for a state visit, during which he will meet with King Charles III at Windsor Castle.
This visit marks the second time the U.K. has extended a state visit invitation to a U.S. president.