{"id":2625909,"date":"2026-07-07T05:21:02","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T09:21:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-eyeing-penalties-on-nato-allies-not-hitting-defense-dues\/"},"modified":"2026-07-07T05:23:50","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T09:23:50","slug":"trump-eyeing-penalties-on-nato-allies-not-hitting-defense-dues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-eyeing-penalties-on-nato-allies-not-hitting-defense-dues\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump eyeing penalties on NATO allies not hitting defense dues"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-eyeing-penalties-on-nato-allies-not-hitting-defense-dues%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2625909&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>President Donald Trump is attending NATO&#8217;s annual summit in Ankara to push member countries to meet the NATO defense spending goal of at least 5% of their GDP by 2035.U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matt Whitaker highlighted that since last year&#8217;s Hague summit, allies have committed nearly $139 billion to defense, with some countries like Poland, Nordic and Baltic nations leading the effort, while others like Spain and the UK have yet to meet the target. Trump has indicated he may impose penalties, such as tariffs or troop deployment reviews, on countries failing to fulfill their commitments, emphasizing the importance of equitable burden-sharing. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte defended the alliance\u2019s progress and announced critically important <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-terminates-military-border-wall-construction-cancels-contracts\/\" title=\"Biden Terminates Military Border Wall Construction, Cancels Contracts\">defense contracts<\/a>, acknowledging European countries are stepping up.Trump\u2019s focus remains on urging allies to increase their defense spending, aligning with his America First policy. Discussions will also address Ukraine\u2019s war, Iran negotiations, and regional conflicts, with European nations expressing some support while also managing diplomatic tensions. The <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >summit signals ongoing efforts<\/a> to bolster NATO&#8217;s capabilities and ensure member compliance with defense commitments amidst international challenges.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"4\">Donald Trump<\/a> is arriving in the Turkish capital of Ankara on Tuesday for NATO\u2019s annual summit, where he is expected to pressure the alliance\u2019s members to spend at least 5% of their <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/gdp\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"1318\">gross domestic product<\/a> on defense.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matt Whitaker told reporters that \u201cthe Ankara Summit will measure the progress\u201d countries have made towards meeting the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hegseth-announces-baltic-states-will-meet-nato-5-spending-commitment-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Hegseth announces Baltic States will ... NATO ... - Washington Examiner\">defense spending threshold<\/a>. At last year\u2019s retreat in the Hague, the alliance agreed to increase spending from 2% to 5% of GDP under heavy pressure from Trump. Officially, NATO members have until 2035 to reach that goal.<\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4637027\/spacex-president-pledges-donate-stock-trump-accounts\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>SpaceX president pledges to donate stock to Trump Accounts<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4636930\/trump-admits-fifa-review-red-card-balogun\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Trump admits to asking FIFA president for review of controversial red card against Balogun<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4636711\/watch-live-trump-accounts-launch\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>WATCH LIVE: Trump participates in launch of \u2018Trump accounts\u2019<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some European countries, like Spain, have rejected the 5% spending commitment, while others, like the United Kingdom, have not yet outlined a plan to meet the threshold.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-15\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSince the Hague, allies have responded and have committed nearly $139 billion U.S. dollars in defense spending, roughly half of that being on American-made equipment, weapons, and munitions,\u201d said Whitaker. \u201cThat is a good start, but some allies are doing more than others. Poland, the Nordic countries, the Baltic countries lead the way. Germany is on track for the 5% reaching it in 2029.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whitaker said the White House \u201cexpects all allies to step up immediately and not only get on a sustainable path to the 5%, but get to 5% as soon as possible in a very dangerous world that needs capable allies.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To incentivize NATO allies to make good on their commitments, Trump is not ruling out imposing penalties.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-16\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHe has previewed where he feels our allies are in underperforming our Hague defense commitment, and he will deliver that message in person,\u201d said a senior U.S. official. \u201cAnd the consequences, unfortunately, are ultimately a less capable Europe and Canada.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What those penalties look like remains uncertain. One avenue could be imposing tariffs on goods sent to the United States from countries not in compliance with their NATO dues. Earlier this year, Trump floated a 10% tariff on eight European NATO members in retaliation for deploying troops to Greenland amid negotiations with the U.S. over Arctic security.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other penalties could take the form of a pending Pentagon review of U.S. troop deployments in NATO countries, which is underway. Even if Trump doesn\u2019t go the route of withdrawing troops from NATO countries, an act that would likely require a vote by Congress, the president could use his bully pulpit to shame allies refusing to carry their fair share of the security burden.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-17\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Officials within the administration deferred to the president to elaborate and make the final call on penalties for NATO members.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAny specific consequences will be communicated at the time by the president,\u201d said a U.S. official.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trump has remained adamant that NATO allies take on more of the burden of defending Europe as part of the America First agenda that helped propel him to a second term in office. European leaders are preparing for a less-involved Washington as the White House focuses on burden-shifting to Europe and a \u201cNATO 3.0.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-25\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-4\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NATO Secretary-General <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/mark-rutte\">Mark Rutte<\/a> defended alliance members during a Monday press conference\u00a0previewing the summit and teased that each member of the alliance will \u201cpresent clear, concrete, and credible plans to reach\u201d\u00a0the 5% of GDP requirement. He also revealed that on Tuesday, NATO will announce tens of billions of dollars in defense contracts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI think we are in really good shape, and massively the Europeans are stepping up,\u201d Rutte said. \u201cLook at countries like Germany and so many others, and of course, if one or two (are) still to be convinced, we have ways to do that.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rutte has gained a reputation as a Trump whisperer-in-chief, which may help NATO appease Trump this week. During a visit to the White House last month, Rutte attempted to defend NATO\u2019s efforts to help the U.S. during the Iran war, pointing to 5000 American planes taking off from bases in Europe during the conflict.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-5\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-5\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-26\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-5\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThere have been isolated cases about which you are really disappointed, but generally speaking, your European allies have been there,\u201d Rutte said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trump\u2019s displeasure with NATO was again at hand during the first months of the Iran war, as several members criticized U.S. strikes against Tehran and refused to aid America. Trump repeatedly signaled his disappointment with Italy, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Spain, which he called \u201ca horror show,\u201d last month.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apart from scheduled meetings with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, Trump is not expected to meet one-on-one with other European leaders.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ending the war between Russia and Ukraine will also be a key topic for NATO. Europe has struggled to aid Russian President Vladimir Putin\u2019s aggression towards Ukraine. In the Middle East, Syria could help intervene in the battle between the Iran-backed Hezbollah and Israel in Lebanon, which has impacted the Iran war negotiations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/defense\/4636867\/nato-summit-tens-billions-new-defense-contracts-requirement-rutte\/\">NATO TO ANNOUNCE \u2018TENS OF BILLIONS\u2019 OF DOLLARS FOR NEW DEFENSE CONTRACTS: RUTTE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many NATO members also championed the memorandum of understanding that Trump signed with Tehran last month during the G7, which gave both sides a 60-day negotiation period.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">U.S. officials, however, downplayed efforts from European allies to help with the Iran war drawdown during the gathering in Turkey, which borders Iran. \u201cWe need capable allies,\u201d said a U.S. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/miles-anonymous-taylor-accidentally-exposes-the-fraudulence-of-the-mainstream-media\/\" title=\"Miles &#039;Anonymous&#039; Taylor Accidentally Exposes the Fraudulence of the Mainstream Media\">senior administration official<\/a>. \u201cMany of them don\u2019t have the necessary ships or assets to contribute to a meaningful maritime effort.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Mike Brest contributed to this report. <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trump to press NATO allies on 5% defense spending at Ankara summit<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2658,"featured_media":2625910,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/trump-nato-turkey.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[79737,3817,32402,50459,3634],"class_list":["post-2625909","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-defense-funding-2","tag-diplomacy","tag-international-relations","tag-nato-2","tag-trump"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/trump-nato-turkey.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2625909","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2658"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2625909"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2625909\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2625913,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2625909\/revisions\/2625913"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2625910"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2625909"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2625909"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2625909"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}