Trump ask of NATO members will trip on budget constraints

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Trump may have a legitimate grievance in nudging the NATO countries to open their coffers for defence. In 2024, all NATO countries spent $1185 billion (estimated). Out of this, the US alone spent $755 billion.

Trump’s call for raising defence budget amongst NATO partner countries may remain a ‘cherished dream’. At best, these countries may agree for more defence burden sharing in future conflict situations.