GDP, NATO and Donald Trump

Trump urges NATO members to spend 5% of GDP on defense
Donald Trump has called on NATO members to boost their defense spending, underlining his long-standing belief that countries are not paying their share.
Trump Says NATO Nations Should Spend 5% of GDP on Defense
President-elect Donald Trump said NATO nations should spend the equivalent of 5% of their economic output on defense, ramping up his demands on European allies to more than double the current target.
Trump Says NATO Members Should Raise Defense Spending To 5% Of GDP
Donald Trump on Tuesday pushed NATO members to boost their defense spending to five percent of GDP, underlining his long-standing claims that they are underpaying for US protection.
USA Trump demands five percent for defense from NATO countries
US President-elect Donald Trump is calling on NATO member states to significantly increase their defense spending. Instead of the previously targeted two percent of their gross domestic product (GDP),
Finland eyes defense-spending boost well past NATO mark
The government’s proposal, which has gained the majority support of the main opposition parties in the Eduskunta, the parliament here, would reposition Finland’s annual spending on defense closer to 3.3% of GDP, placing it well above NATO’s 2% guideline.
Trump: "I Saved NATO, But NATO Has Taken Advantage Of Us"
Donald Trump said NATO member states should be paying 5% of their GDP into their militaries during a press conference Tuesday at Mar-a-Lago: REPORTER: If I could just follow up on Ukraine and Iran, the two negotiations you'll be heading into.
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French defense minister calls for scrapping EU arms cash fund if it can’t be fixed
Sébastien Lecornu warned that if the program opens the door to non-EU arms producers, “it’s better to do nothing.” ...
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Neutrality: An Alternative to Ukraine’s Membership in NATO
While Ukraine’s acceptance into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) appears unattainable, armed neutrality may be ...
NATO Ally Reports Desertions of Ukrainian Troops Training in Europe
France has said several dozen Ukrainian troops deserted the 155th "Anne of Kyiv" brigade while undergoing training in France.
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Europe cannot fill void left by US in Ukraine’s defense
Since the election of Donald Trump as president of the United States, the question on everyone's mind is whether Europe, ...
Without the US, NATO allies in Europe largely lack a key capability needed to fight Russia
Europe and NATO rely on the US for SEAD capabilities, something that Russia's invasion of Ukraine has shown is critical in a ...
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Buoyed by drones, NATO deals, Turkey defense exports hit record $7.1B
The total value of defense exports surpassed Ankara's $6.5 billion target, with significant deals with European countries.
Russian Submarines: Navy Commander Hypes Growing Fleet Amid NATO Tensions
Russia's Navy Commander-in-Chief Admiral Alexander Moiseyev said Moscow brought in roughly 30 vessels last year.
U.S. will lead the Biden administration's final Ukraine defense group meeting Jan. 9
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will convene the final meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group next Thursday before ...