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Summary
EU industry chief Stéphane Séjourné warned Donald Trump that Europe cannot meet increased NATO defense spending targets, potentially exceeding 3% of GDP, if a trade war ensues.
Trump has long pushed NATO allies to contribute more, recently suggesting a steep 5% target, which many, including Germany and Italy, deem unrealistic.
Séjourné emphasized that national budgets strained by trade conflicts would hinder defense investments.
Trump’s protectionist measures, including potential universal tariffs and criticism of EU trade practices, further complicate Europe’s ability to balance defense and economic priorities.
“Spend more on defense. Meet your obligations to the alliance or I wont help you”
“But we need trade with you to reach that obligation, Tariffs will only move the goalpoasts further”
“not my fucking problem… hey, here’s a thought, you give us the territory and resources, formally, and then we’ll take care of it, then it wont be your problem”
these are not serious people.