US EditionNATO Members to Hike Their Defense Spending
- NATO members agreed last week in the Netherlands to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP, up from the previous 2% target.
- This decision followed pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, who demanded higher spending and warned of denying protection to nations behind on dues.
- Trump received enthusiastic praise from leaders, including Mark Rutte who jokingly called him 'daddy', and credited Trump with achieving the spending increase.
- Total NATO defense spending has risen by $50 billion since Trump's initial demands, though Spain remains the only nation rejecting the new 5% benchmark.
- The increased spending aims to enhance Europe's security by expanding military capabilities and sends a strong message to adversaries like Russia and China.
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