People from Trump's closest circle, including his foreign policy advisers, told their European interlocutors that the future president would demand an increase in military spending by the Alliance countries. However, after his inauguration, he plans to maintain the supply of military aid to Ukraine as it repels the Russian invasion – reports a British daily.
One of the FT's sources believes that Trump will ultimately agree to increase the defense budget to 3.5%. GDP, but intends to link such a possible concession to certain requirements for more favorable terms for the US in trade agreements with Europe.
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Another European interlocutor of the daily said that before the June NATO summit in The Hague, “it is clear that we are talking about 3 percent (of GDP) or more” of required military spending.
Trump talks about aid for Ukraine
This has terrified European capitals, which fear that without Washington's support they will become defenseless and at the same time unable to help Kiev. The problem, however, is that many governments in Europe are afraid of the consequences of unpopular financial decisions that would be associated with meeting Trump's demands – reminds “FT.
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