US Senators Urge Trudeau to Increase Canada's Defense Spending
Bipartisan letter calls for concrete plans ahead of NATO summit amid concerns over unmet commitments
- 23 US senators express disappointment in Canada's defense spending levels.
- Canada's defense spending projected to reach only 1.7% of GDP by 2029, short of NATO's 2% target.
- Senators warn that slow modernization of Arctic defense systems impacts NATO readiness.
- Defense Minister Bill Blair defends Canada's upward trajectory in military spending.
- Upcoming NATO summit in Washington expected to address the issue prominently.
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