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

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

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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.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

10%

16%

22%

30%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

1% of GDP

2% of GDP

3% of GDP

4% of GDP

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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