US EditionTrump orders prioritizing countries with higher defense spending as customers for US weapons
The new strategy directs agencies to prioritize allies with strong defense spending and strategic roles, aiming to boost U.S. military production and accelerate weapons delivery.
- On Feb. 6 in Washington, U.S. President Donald Trump signed the America First Arms Transfer Strategy to prioritise weapons sales to partners investing in their own defence.
- Amid calls for higher ally spending, the Trump administration says prioritising allies that invest in their own defence supports national security and counters threats including China, following NATO leaders and the 5 per cent of GDP target .
- Tasking cabinet officials, the order requires the Secretaries of Defense, State and Commerce to develop a prioritized sales catalog within 120 days, and streamline export rules to reduce delays.
- By using foreign purchases to boost U.S. factories, the policy will expand American manufacturers' capacity and speed delivery of U.S.-made weapons to allies deemed essential for regional security.
- Because priorities can only be altered after significant hurdles are met, the order names no countries and aims to replace the 'partner-first' and first-come, first-served historical practice causing backlogs.
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