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At the European Political Community summit in Yerevan, EU and partner leaders view Trump's decision to draw down U.S. troops from Germany as proof that Europe must bolster its own security and defense autonomy while addressing Ukraine and other regional issues, signaling a shift toward greater strategic independence within transatlantic relations.
European leaders are meeting with Japan and China this week, with high hopes for strengthening defense and trade ties with Japan, including agreements on defense cooperation and economic security, while expecting limited progress with China due to ongoing tensions over trade practices, sanctions, and geopolitical issues. The China-Europe summit is anticipated to focus on open dialogue without major deals, amid strained relations and disagreements over trade and geopolitical conflicts.