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NATO Allies Weigh Increased Defense Spending Amid U.S. Demands

European NATO members and Canada express willingness to boost military budgets, but resist U.S. calls for a minimum 5% spending target, citing economic concerns.

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  2. Europe and Canada say they'll spend more on defense, but are cool on US demands

    Even as the Trump administration demands that defense spending be ramped up, the president’s tariff war is roiling stock markets and is likely to damage economic growth around the world, including among U.S. allies at NATO.

    Europe and Canada say they'll spend more on defense, but are cool on US demands

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  3. Europe and Canada Say They'll Spend More on Defense, but Are Cool on US Demands

    Even as the Trump administration demands that defense spending be ramped up, the president’s tariff war is roiling stock markets and is likely to damage economic growth around the world, including among U.S. allies at NATO.

    Europe and Canada Say They'll Spend More on Defense, but Are Cool on US Demands

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Updated: Apr 4th, 2025, 12:29 PM ET

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European NATO allies and Canada are considering increasing defense spending amid U.S. President Trump's push for a minimum 5% military budget, highlighting varying priorities. Despite spending billions since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, many allies still do not meet NATO's 2% GDP target. Leaders like Canada and France stress the necessity of addressing threats from Russia while discussing the implications of Trump's tariffs impacting economic growth. A new NATO spending target may be set in an upcoming summit, with nations calling for smarter military investments alongside potential increases.

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  • NATO allies are increasing defense spending in response to perceived threats, especially from Russia, but are cautious of the U.S. demands for 5% of GDP.

  • There is a consensus among NATO leaders that Russia is a significant threat, but U.S. allies remain skeptical about the necessity of dramatically increasing military budgets.

  • The decision by the U.S. to not fully support NATO allies in condemning Russia raises concerns among those countries about America's commitment to European security.

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