U.S. To Reduce Its Contribution To NATO's Central Budget

The US has historically contributed about 22% to NATO's budget, but President Trump plans to reduce this to 16%. This funding is separate from the defense spending requirement of 2% of GDP for each NATO member. Despite Trump's criticism of NATO, the reduction in US spending is largely symbolic, as Germany has agreed to increase its contribution to compensate.

What percentage of NATO's budget did the US contribute in 2018 and 2019?

• 10%

• 16%

• 22%

• 30%

What is the planned reduction in the US contribution to NATO's budget?

• From 22% to 14%

• From 22% to 20%

• From 22% to 16%

• From 22% to 18%

What is the required defense spending for each NATO member country?

• 1% of GDP

• 2% of GDP

• 3% of GDP

• 4% of GDP

How has Germany responded to the reduction in US spending?

• By reducing its own contribution

• By withdrawing from NATO

• By maintaining the same contribution

• By agreeing to pay more

What is the nature of the reduction in US spending on NATO?

• It is a temporary measure

• It is largely symbolic

• It is a complete withdrawal

• It is a significant cut