Donald Trump has called on NATO members to boost their defense spending, underlining his long-standing belief that countries are not paying their share.

US President-elect Donald Trump is calling on NATO member states to significantly increase their defense spending. Instead of the previously targeted two percent of their gross domestic product (GDP),

The government’s proposal, which has gained the majority support of the main opposition parties in the Eduskunta, the parliament here, would reposition Finland’s annual spending on defense closer to 3.3% of GDP, placing it well above NATO’s 2% guideline.

Donald Trump said NATO member states should be paying 5% of their GDP into their militaries during a press conference Tuesday at Mar-a-Lago: REPORTER: If I could just follow up on Ukraine and Iran, the two negotiations you'll be heading into.