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 provide in 2018 and 2019?

What is President Donald Trump's plan regarding US contributions to NATO?

How does the US defense spending relate to NATO's budget?

Why is the reduction in US spending on NATO described as largely symbolic?

What has been Germany's response to the US reduction in NATO spending?