NATO’s European allies race to raise defense spending as US signals smaller role

European allies in NATO are rushing to boost military spending on strengthen their armed forces as they prepare for a future with less American support.
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European allies in NATO are rushing to boost military spending on strengthen their armed forces as they prepare for a future with less American support.
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