EU leaders to huddle on defense against Russia, economy, and US
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FILE - Flags of the European Union flutter in front of the headquarters of the European Central Bank in Germany on Jan. 30, 2025.
European Union leaders gather on Monday to discuss how to bolster the continent's defenses against Russia and how to handle U.S. President Donald Trump after his decision to impose tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China.
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