European leaders are meeting to talk about defense, but President Trump's tariffs are a big concern. He plans to impose tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada, and China. European goods could be next. Trump believes Europe has taken advantage of the U.S. by having a $300 billion deficit. Leaders may discuss this at the meeting. In 2023, the U.S. was the EU's largest export market. They sell cars and pharmaceutical products to the U.S. and import oil and natural gas. To ease tensions, the EU plans to buy more energy from the U.S. Officials expect Trump's tariffs to be mentioned at the meeting, although there may not be a specific discussion. The EU is ready to respond firmly to any new tariffs from the U.S. They believe low tariffs help the economy. Even though the latest tariffs don't target the EU directly, there could still be indirect consequences. There is a concern that a trade conflict with the EU is approaching. In conclusion, European leaders are meeting to talk about defense, but President Trump's tariffs on other countries could affect them too. The EU is prepared to respond firmly, as they believe low tariffs benefit the economy. There is concern that a trade conflict with the EU is on the horizon.