Donald Trump, the President-elect of the USA, has suggested that NATO countries allocate 5% of their GDP to defense spending. The Spanish newspaper "La Vanguardia" describes this proposal as an "imperial tax" and argues that it aims to boost American arms sales.

Ralf Stegner, a member of Germany's Social Democratic Party, called Trump's comments "delusional and truly insane." Poland has backed Trump's demand.

Donald Trump, the President-elect of the USA, has expressed a desire for NATO countries to allocate 5% of their GDP to defence spending. The Spanish newspaper "La Vanguardia" refers to this as an "imperial tax,