EU Leaders Discuss Defense and Trade Challenges with Trump and NATO Chief

At a Brussels summit, European leaders address military spending, U.S. trade threats, and Russia's aggression, while seeking unity on key issues.

European leaders convene in Brussels to discuss increased defense spending, prompted by Donald Trump's demands and Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine.
Trump has called for NATO allies to allocate at least 5% of GDP to defense, a target many European nations find unrealistic.
The EU is preparing for potential U.S. tariffs after Trump imposed new duties on Canada, Mexico, and China, with Brussels promising a firm response if targeted.
Discussions also include concerns over Trump's promises to quickly end the Ukraine war, raising fears of a pressured settlement unfavorable to Kyiv.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer joins the summit, marking the first such participation since Brexit, as talks explore a potential UK-EU security agreement.