A bipartisan group of 23 U.S. senators has penned a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, urging Canada to fulfill its commitment to spend 2 per cent of its GDP on defense. Concerns have been raised that several key members of the NATO alliance, including Canada, are not meeting their obligations.
The letter, arriving ahead of the 2024 NATO Summit in Washington, D.C., expresses disappointment that Canada’s projected defense spending falls short of the agreed-upon target. The senators emphasize the importance of meeting this commitment to ensure the strength and readiness of the alliance.
While acknowledging Canada’s contributions to NATO, the senators underscore the necessity for immediate and meaningful action to increase defense spending. They highlight the investments made by other NATO countries to meet and exceed the 2 per cent target, emphasizing the significance of collective security.
The letter comes amid concerns about the potential impact of former President Donald Trump’s stance on NATO spending. Trump’s pressure on alliance members to increase their contributions has raised questions about the future of NATO under his leadership.
Trudeau’s response to the senators’ call for action on defense spending could influence Canada’s standing within NATO and its relationship with the United States.
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