Europe must pay their fair share of THEIR national defense
"We're no longer the world's piggy bank"Trump's speech in Europe tour.
I would say it's about time!
Anyone's opinion on this?
Thank you all for reading or participating if interested.
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Trump's speech in Europe tour.
I would say it's about time!
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Thank you all for reading or participating if interested.
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Because previous administrations gave it for free?
No, these presidents put their cuts into their personal pockets.
Promise to defend NATO states
Deterrent against Russia
Sixth Fleet based in Naples, Italy
Military training and exercises
What the United States gets back
NATO states promise to defend the United States
$699 billion in trade with the European Union, America’s largest trade partner
Bases near Russia, the Middle East and Africa
Counterterrorism and intelligence sharing
Allies cover 34 percent of the United States’ basing costs, worth $2.5 billion annually
sorce: NY times
The 699 billion isn't a profit margin though just for clarification.
The 2 5 billion is a big expense.
If you look at the previous record who spends the biggest chunk. It's the US.