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Trump Demands NATO Allies Raise Spending to 5% GDP

1/9/2025

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President-elect Donald Trump is shaking up international relations by insisting NATO allies boost military spending to a staggering 5% of GDP, far above current levels. His provocative remarks about territorial claims on Canada and Greenland have left European leaders uneasy. With the U.S. at 3.4% and only Poland nearing Trump's goal, allies grapple with financial strains while facing persistent threats from Russia.

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President-elect Donald Trump is shaking up international relations by insisting NATO allies boost military spending to a staggering 5% of GDP, far above current levels. His provocative remarks about territorial claims on Canada and Greenland have left European leaders uneasy. With the U.S. at 3.4% and only Poland nearing Trump's goal, allies grapple with financial strains while facing persistent threats from Russia.