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NATO Leaders Commit to 5% Defense Spending by 2035 Amid Tensions with Spain

During the NATO summit in the Netherlands, leaders reaffirmed a commitment to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, with Spain facing criticism from Trump.

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  • NATO leaders agreed to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035 during a summit in the Netherlands, emphasizing collective security.
  • President Trump criticized Spain for its low defense spending and threatened tariffs if it does not comply with NATO's spending targets.
  • The summit featured friendlier interactions between Trump and other leaders, marking a shift from previous tensions over defense budgets.
  • NATO countries will submit annual plans to demonstrate progress towards the 5% spending goal, with a review set for 2029.
  • Secretary General Mark Rutte praised the commitment as 'transformational' for NATO's defense posture amid rising global threats.

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Center-leaning sources frame the NATO summit through a critical lens, highlighting Trump's influence and demands on member nations. They express skepticism about his leadership style and the implications for international alliances, suggesting a tension between his agenda and traditional NATO values, reflecting a cautious perspective on his foreign policy approach.

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"…The decisions made today will make NATO much stronger, they also make NATO a fairer alliance."

NATO allies agree to higher 5% defense spending target
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"…The alliance is poised to enact one of Trump’s chief priorities: a pledge by NATO member countries to increase, sometimes significantly, how much they spend on their defense."

President Donald Trump faces an alliance shaped to his liking as he attends the NATO summit
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"…The Hague summit has been described by several leaders as historic, and Secretary General Mark Rutte said decisions made on Wednesday would include continued support for Ukraine while pushing for peace."

Nato agrees spike in defence spending and stresses 'ironclad' security guarantee
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"…Trump has long called for allies to boost their spending, saying that the United States was paying more than its fair share."

Trump is slated to hold a press conference at the NATO summit
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"…Trump suggested that his backing would depend on whether U.S. allies are spending enough on defense."

Trump again questions NATO's collective defense guarantee ahead of summit
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NATO leaders agreed to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, with 3.5% allocated to hard military capabilities and 1.5% for defense-adjacent areas like cyber and infrastructure.

President Trump criticized Spain for its low defense spending and threatened to impose tariffs if Spain does not meet NATO's spending targets.

NATO countries will submit annual plans showing progress toward the 5% spending goal, and there will be a comprehensive review in 2029 to assess compliance and progress.

The summit featured friendlier interactions between President Trump and other leaders, marking a shift from previous tensions over defense budgets.

Secretary General Mark Rutte called the commitment 'transformational' for NATO's defense posture in the face of rising global threats.

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