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

The deal would impose a 15% tariff on most goods.

Last Updated: July 27, 2025, 4:52 PM EDT

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.

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Jul 27, 2025, 1:20 PM EDT

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.
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, 2:35 PM EDT

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.

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 26, 2025, 12:58 PM EDT

Trump pushes for ceasefire between Thailand, Cambodia

Trump announced Saturday that he spoke to the Prime Minister of Cambodia and the acting prime minister of Thailand about efforts to stop the ongoing war with Thailand, according to a new social media posts.

President Donald Trump reacts as he speaks to the media as he arrives at Glasgow Prestwick Airport on July 25, 2025, in Prestwick, Scotland.
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"After speaking to both Parties, Ceasefire, Peace, and Prosperity seems to be a natural. We will soon see!" he said.

-ABC News' Kelsey Walsh

Jul 26, 2025, 12:04 AM EDT

RFK Jr. plans to axe all members of panel that advises on cancer screenings, preventive health services

Health and Human Services 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, according to a source familiar with the plans.

Kennedy views the group -- the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) -- as too “woke,” the source told ABC News.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies before the House Energy and Commerce Committee Health Subcommittee, June 24, 2025 in Washington.
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The Wall Street Journal first reported the secretary’s plans.

HHS spokesman Andrew Nixon said in a statement that “no final decision has been made on how USPSTF can better support HHS’ mandate to Make America Healthy Again.”

A scheduled meeting of the task force was abruptly canceled earlier this month, with no reason given.

--ABC News' Will McDuffie

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