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Brussels: EU leaders meet to discuss defence boost & US tariffs

EU leaders have gathered at a summit in Brussels with two key issues topping the agenda: Europe's defense priorities and U.S. tariffs. The summit comes just a day after NATO's European members conceded to Donald Trump’s demand to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP. The threat of America abandoning the military alliance effectively pushed the heightened military expenditure through. But now, reality is setting in, and the pressing question remains — how will European nations afford such a substantial increase amid their flailing economies? Now, Europe’s problem has been compounded by Trump’s reciprocal tariff threat, which still hangs in the balance. Watch in for more details!

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