European leaders are growing frustrated with what they see as one-sided deals with the United States under President Donald Trump. The concerns come as EU officials warn that Europe risks becoming subordinate to America through a series of concessions on defense spending and trade policies.
Since Trump returned to office, he has demanded that NATO allies increase their defense spending to 5% of GDP, up from the current 2% target. European leaders have largely accepted these demands, with EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposing an $840 billion defense package over the next five years. The plan includes $150 billion in EU loans to member states for defense investment.
