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NATO Summit Tests U.S. Alliance Tensions | US News
NATO leaders are set to convene in Ankara next week to showcase Europe’s rising defense commitment, with major arms deals and renewed pledges of support for Ukraine on the agenda — all while navigating tensions with a skeptical U.S. under Trump, who’s criticized NATO for unequal contributions. Despite Trump’s social media jabs and calls for reciprocity, European officials are banking on personal ties with key U.S. figures to mend fences, highlighting that Europe’s defense spending — now over $570 billion and set to rise to 3.5% of GDP by 2035 — proves the alliance’s strength. With past…
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