Can Trump force the hand of NATO allies to spend up to 5% of GDP on defense?
1. Trump advocates for NATO members to increase defense spending from 2% to 5%. 2. NATO's defense spending has risen, with 23 members hitting the 2% target in 2024. 3. Poland leads NATO in spending, allocating over 4% of its GDP to defense. 4. European nations face challenges balancing defense budgets with economic growth needs. 5. Trump's perspective on defense spending may affect U.S.-Europe relations significantly.