NATO, Trump and GDP

US Would Need Extra $500B to Comply With Donald Trump's 5% NATO Demand
Trump's call for NATO states to increase defense spending would also call for a substantial increase in America's military budget.
Trump says NATO countries are 'taking advantage' and should contribute 5% of GDP
The transatlantic alliance reached a milestone in 2024 when all non-U.S. NATO allies spent the 2% target on average for the first time.
Trump demands that NATO members spend 5% of GDP on defence
US President-elect Donald Trump said that NATO countries should be spending 5% of gross domestic product (GDP) on defence, up from the current 2% target. "They can all afford it, but they should be at 5% not 2%,
Donald Trump's Greenland Proposal Would Blow Up NATO. Here's How
The U.S. president-elect has not ruled out trying to acquire the autonomous territory belonging to alliance member Denmark.
Donald Trump's threats over Greenland and Ukraine could be a make-or-break test for NATO
Lago on Tuesday, president-elect Donald Trump marked the starting shot in what could be a make-or-break test for NATO over Ukraine, Greenland, and defence spending.
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.
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.
Europe Doubts Trump Could Make NATO Spend 5% Of GDP On Defence
Incoming US president Donald Trump has demanded NATO countries massively ramp up defence spending to five percent of GDP -- more than double the current target -- but few in Europe see the figure as feasible.
Trump calls on NATO to raise defense spending benchmark to 5% of GDP
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Jan. 7 that NATO should raise its defense spending benchmark from 2% of GDP to 5%, echoing his earlier calls for Europe to spend more on its security.

Trump, NATO and Russia

Maddow Blog | When Trump directs veiled threats at a NATO ally, it’s a problem
Donald Trump's veiled threats toward a NATO ally aren't just ridiculous, they also expose a scam at the heart of his MAGA ...
What Trump said about Canada, Mexico, NATO and Gaza hostages at news conference
Republican U.S. President-elect Donald Trump held a press conference on Tuesday and spoke about a range of issues including ...
Analysis: Trump just left open using military force against a NATO ally
President-elect Donald Trump is the king of not ruling things out. It’s his default response when a possibility, no matter ...
Macron promises France will get tough on world stage to win Trump’s respect
French President Emmanuel Macron warned Europe against projecting weakness as he seeks to build goodwill with the United ...
Trump says he sympathizes with Russia's opposition to NATO membership for Ukraine
President-elect Donald Trump said on Tuesday he sympathized with the Russian position that Ukraine should not be part of NATO ...
Ukraine needs a new sales rep for Trump and the GOP
Ukraine’s ambassador worked hard wooing Biden and Democrats. Pitching the GOP requires a fresh voice.
Russia Dismisses Donald Trump Peace Plan: 'Nothing of Interest'
Russian ambassador to the UN Vasily Nebenzya told the state-controlled Russia 1 channel on Friday that the Trump team had not ...
Germany's front-runner for chancellor won't commit to new NATO spending target
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz, tipped to become chancellor in next month's election, said Germany would spend more ...