Von der Leyen said Friday that she had a good call with Trump and the two had agreed to meet in Scotland to discuss trans-Atlantic trade relations “and how we can keep them strong.” European officials are optimistic that they are nearing agreement on an outline deal that could see the European Union accept 15% baseline tariffs on most goods,

The European Union and the United States could reach a framework deal on trade this weekend, ending months of uncertainty for European industry, EU officials and diplomats said on Friday. The deal would likely include a 15% baseline tariff on all EU goods entering the United States and probably a 50% tariff on European steel and aluminium,