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‘Daddy’ Diplomacy: Donald Trump Turns Allies Into Vassals

THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS, JUN 29 – NATO members, except Spain, commit to increasing military spending to 5% of GDP by 2035 after President Trump pressured allies to end 'freeloading,' officials said.

  • During the June NATO summit in The Hague, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte humorously called President Donald Trump 'daddy' as part of alliance flattery efforts to keep him engaged.
  • Prompted by Trump’s push for 5% defense spending, Europe aims to meet the target by 2029 while shifting Ukraine costs and showing indifference to peace talks.
  • NATO members, except Spain, commit to increasing defense spending to 5% of GDP, with Britain needing $114 billion annually and Germany pledging $128 billion by 2029.
  • Following the summit, U.S. defense contractors are poised to profit from industry windfalls as 'daddy diplomacy' achieved its aim.
  • Beyond the summit, NATO allies commit to 5% of GDP defense spending over ten years, raising questions about Trump’s patience on Ukraine peace efforts.
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Eldiario.es broke the news in Spain on Saturday, June 28, 2025.
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