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U.S. Military Budget Surpasses Next 10 Nations Combined

9/24/2025

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The U.S. military budget now exceeds the next ten largest foreign budgets combined, funded by donors and military contractors.
Historically, Democrats and Republicans have started major foreign wars, with current Republican factions pushing more aggressive policies.
The Trump administration raised military spending and threatened tariffs for noncompliant countries; policies like tariffs and forced investments have not produced the expected growth.

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Story summary

The U.S. military budget now exceeds the next ten largest foreign budgets combined, funded by donors and military contractors.
Historically, Democrats and Republicans have started major foreign wars, with current Republican factions pushing more aggressive policies.
The Trump administration raised military spending and threatened tariffs for noncompliant countries; policies like tariffs and forced investments have not produced the expected growth.