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Europe Strengthens Defense and Trade Amid U.S. Uncertainty

5/2/2025

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Europe is stepping up its game in response to Trump's trade war, reshaping its geopolitical and economic landscape. Under Ursula von der Leyen's leadership, the EU is boosting military budgets, forging new trade deals, and investing in green technologies, all to fortify itself against a future with diminished U.S. influence.

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Story summary

Europe is stepping up its game in response to Trump's trade war, reshaping its geopolitical and economic landscape. Under Ursula von der Leyen's leadership, the EU is boosting military budgets, forging new trade deals, and investing in green technologies, all to fortify itself against a future with diminished U.S. influence.