Trump Calls for NATO Countries to Spend 5 Percent of GDP on Defense
washington January 7, 2025 19:14President Trump urges NATO allies to increase defense spending to 5 percent of GDP, up from the current 2 percent standard.
President Trump urges NATO allies to increase defense spending to 5 percent of GDP, up from the current 2 percent standard.
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