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Ursula von der Leyen is the current President of the European Commission.
According to Reuters, she and President Trump announced a US-EU trade deal with a 15% tariff on most EU exports to the US after meetings in Scotland. The agreement was seen as a successful outcome to tense negotiations. Ursula von der Leyen stated that the 15% tariff was the 'best we could get'. European exports to the US have been subject to significant tariffs since 2023 and the deal aims to alleviate these restrictions. President Trump also expressed his willingness to reconsider the trade deal if the EU does not meet its obligations.