Trump Advisers Propose Raising NATO Defense Spending Target to 3%

The suggested increase aims to pressure allies as defense spending becomes a key issue in the U.S. presidential campaign.

The current NATO defense spending target is 2% of GDP, which many members have only recently met.
Only three NATO countries—Poland, the U.S., and Greece—currently spend 3% or more of their GDP on defense.
Trump's advisers argue that the higher target would ensure allies do not become complacent about military spending.
There is concern that the proposed target could strain NATO unity and be difficult to enforce.
Both Trump and Biden have claimed credit for the recent rise in NATO defense spending.