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The US-Japan trade agreement includes a proposed $550 billion Japanese investment in US industries, aimed at reducing tariffs and fostering economic cooperation, but skepticism remains about the actual realization of this investment, with analysts questioning its binding nature and practical impact.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced an unprecedented 11% increase in defence spending across European Allies and Canada in 2023, with an expected six-fold rise in Allies meeting the 2% GDP target in 2024. This amounts to a combined total of 380 billion US dollars, marking the first time it reaches 2% of their combined GDP. Stoltenberg emphasized the progress made while urging all Allies to meet the 2% investment minimum agreed upon at the Vilnius Summit.