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Trump admin updates: EU will buy $750 billion worth of U.S. energy under deal

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Trump announces new trade deal with European Union
By Kevin Shalvey, Megan Forrester, Ivan Pereira, Alexandra Hutzler
Last Updated: July 27, 2025, 7:05 PM

President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Sunday the U.S. and the EU had reached a deal that would impose a 15% tariff on most goods.

Under the deal, the EU will purchase $750 billion worth of energy from the U.S. and invest $600 billion more than it's already is.

Meanwhile, Trump's health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., plans to oust all 16 members of a task force that recommends which preventive health services, such as cancer screenings, must be covered by insurance.

Latest headlines:

  • Trump and EU announce deal with 15% tariffs on most goods
  • Trump says US not getting enough credit for aid to Gaza
  • Trump takes stern tone ahead of meeting with von der Leyen
Here's how the news is developing.

Jul 27, 2025 7:05 PM

Trump and EU announce deal with 15% tariffs on most goods

After meeting for less than an hour, Trump announced a trade deal with the European Union alongside European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

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U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen following their meeting, in Turnberry, Scotland, on July 27, 2025, during the third day of his visit to the country. Trump said on July 27, 2025, that he had reached a trade agreement with von der Leyen. "We have reached a deal. It's a good deal for everybody," Trump told reporters.
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Here is an outline of the deal:
15% tariffs on most goods, including automobiles.
The EU will purchase from the U.S. $750 billion worth of energy.
The EU agrees to invest into the U.S. $600 billion more than it’s investing already.
All EU countries will be open to trade with the U.S. at zero tariffs.
The EU agrees to purchase a vast amount of military equipment.
As for the current 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum, Trump told reporters it would remain the same, saying it’s a “worldwide thing.”

-ABC News’ Lalee Ibsaa and Hannah Demissie


Jul 27, 2025 5:28 PM

Trump says US not getting enough credit for aid to Gaza

As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues, Trump was asked if Israel should be doing more to allow food into Gaza, but Trump shifted the focus to how much money the U.S. has provided for Gaza and how it has not been acknowledged by others.

“Well you know we gave $60 million two weeks ago and nobody even acknowledged it for food and it's terrible. You know, you really at least want to have somebody say thank you,” Trump said. “Nobody talks about it. And it makes you feel a little bad when you do that. And you know, you have other countries not giving anything.”

Trump spent a considerable amount of time discussing how the US was not thanked for what they’ve provided to Gaza.

PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump reacts as he plays a round of golf at Trump Turnberry during his visit to the U.K. on July 27, 2025, in Turnberry, Scotland. Trump is also visiting Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeenshire during his trip.
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U.S. President Donald Trump reacts as he plays a round of golf at Trump Turnberry during his visit to the U.K. on July 27, 2025 in Turnberry, Scotland. Trump is visiting his Turnberry golf course as well as Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeenshire, during a brief visit to Scotland from July 25 to 29.
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“None of the European countries, by the way, gave. I mean, nobody gave but us. And nobody said, ‘Gee, thank you very much.’ And it would be nice to have at least a thank you. And I took a lot of heat,” Trump said.

Later, Trump said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is “doing a very good job.” When asked if he’s talked to Netanyahu about the malnutrition in Gaza, Trump pivoted to criticizing Iran.

“I talked to him, yeah, I did. I talked to him about a lot of things. I talked to him about Iran. I think Iran's been very nasty with their words, with their mouth.”

Trump said that the US will provide more aid to Gaza, adding that he wants more countries to participate.

“Will I do more aid? Yeah, the U.S. is going to do more aid for Gaza, but we'd like to have other countries participate,” Trump said. “We're going to mention that to the European Union today. You know, that's an international problem. It's not a U.S. problem. It's an international problem. And we're giving a lot of money and a lot of food and a lot of everything. If we weren't there, I think people would have starved. Frankly, they would have starved, and it's not like they're eating well, but a lot of that food is getting stolen by stolen by Hamas.”

-ABC News’ Hannah Demisee and Lalee Ibsaa


Jul 27, 2025 5:21 PM

Trump takes stern tone ahead of meeting with von der Leyen

Trump struck a stern tone in front of the cameras, even at one point saying “I’m actually not in a good mood,” before his meeting with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen as the two leaders work to secure a trade deal before Trump’s Aug. 1 deadline.

“Ursula has been, really done a terrific job for them, not for us, but she's done a great job, and she's highly respected by us also, and we look forward to talking to see if we can do something,” Trump said as von der Leyen sat next to him.

“I think Ursula would say, probably 50/50, of making a deal. I'd like to make a deal. I think it's good for both, but that's a 50/50,” he said when asked what the chances are he gets a deal done on Sunday.

PHOTO: President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen meets with U.S. President Donald Trump at Trump Turnberry Golf Club on July 27, 2025 in Turnberry, Scotland.
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President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen meets with U.S. President Donald Trump at Trump Turnberry Golf Club on July 27, 2025 in Turnberry, Scotland. Trump is visiting his Turnberry club as well as Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeenshire, during a brief visit to Scotland from July 25 to 29.
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However, if the European leaders were looking for a better deal, it doesn’t appear that will happen as Trump said he wouldn’t have a lower tariff rate than 15% for the EU.

Trump said he remains committed to his Aug. 1 deadline, when he could impose a 30% tariff on the EU, rebuffing any consequences that may come from the European side.

“I think I look forward to this meeting. You know, we've had a hard time with trade with Europe, very hard time, and I'd like to see it resolved. But if it isn't, we'll, you know, have tariffs. They'll do what they have to do, but we have a good chance of getting it resolved,” Trump said.

“We have three or four second points I'd rather not get in, we'll be discussing them, but I think the main sticking point is fairness,” he added.

Von Der Leyen called Trump a “tough negotiator” before Trump jumped in and called himself “fair,” before she added “And fair.”

-ABC News’ Lalee Ibsaa



Jul 26, 2025 6:36 PM

Trump says Cambodia, Thailand agree to immediate ceasefire talks

Trump announced on social media Saturday that he had a productive follow-up call with the Cambodian prime minister and that both Cambodia and Thailand are seeking an immediate ceasefire amid clashes along a disputed border area.

PHOTO: President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media on his arrival at Glasgow Prestwick Airport, in Prestwick, Scotland, Britain, July 25, 2025.
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President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media on his arrival at Glasgow Prestwick Airport, in Prestwick, Scotland, Britain, July 25, 2025.
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"They are also looking to get back to the 'Trading Table' with the United States, which we think is inappropriate to do until such time as the fighting STOPS," Trump added.

Trump expressed that both nations have agreed to meet promptly to negotiate peace, writing: "They have agreed to immediately meet and quickly work out a Ceasefire and, ultimately, PEACE!"

Both countries had accused the other of firing the first shots as tensions boiled over on Thursday and reports of casualties begin to emerge.

-ABC News' Kelsey Walsh


Jul 25, 2025 1:24 AM

White House maneuver keeps Habba as top NJ prosecutor

President Donald Trump’s attempt to ensure his pick remains in charge of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in New Jersey took a new twist on Thursday.

One day before Alina Habba’s tenure as the interim U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey was set to expire, the White House withdrew her nomination for the post.

PHOTO: Alina Habba speaks after being sworn in as interim US Attorney General for New Jersey, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, on March 28, 2025.
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Alina Habba speaks after being sworn in as interim US Attorney General for New Jersey, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, on March 28, 2025.
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Habba then announced on social media that she is now the acting United States Attorney, seemingly restarting the clock on what is usually a 120-day temporary term.

“I don’t cower to pressure. I don’t answer to politics. This is a fight for justice. And I’m all in,” Habba wrote on social media.

The unorthodox legal maneuver appears to end a stalemate that began when federal judges in New Jersey selected Desiree Leigh Grace, an experienced federal prosecutor, over Habba, the president’s former personal attorney and choice to lead the office.

The Department of Justice quickly stated that it fired Grace, leaving unclear who would take over the office.

In a social media post, Grace stated that she would still be willing to lead the office “in accordance with the law.”

The Trump administration’s move to pull Habba’s nomination and then install her in an acting capacity appears to take advantage of a section of the Federal Vacancies Reform Act, which allows an acting officer to serve in a position for no more than 210 days if no one is nominated to the position.

-ABC News' Peter Charalambous and Alexander Mallin


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