Canada meets NATO defense spending target for first time
Mark Carney, Canada's Prime Minister, affirmed that Canada has met NATO's defense spending benchmark of 2% of GDP for the first time since the Cold War, achieving this target in 2025 after years of underperformance. Carney's comments came amid criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding NATO commitments, with Trump warning that the alliance may not be reliable in future conflicts. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has acknowledged Trump's influence in encouraging member states to increase their defense spending.