All 32 North Atlantic Treaty Organization members are projected to reach the alliance’s expectation of spending 2% of GDP on defence after receiving intense pressure from President Donald Trump to hit the minimum target.

Trump has long expressed concern that the United States is unfairly bearing the weight of supporting Europe’s defense capabilities, pressing NATO partners not only to meet the 2% target but also to push toward a 5% mark.

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NATO data released on Thursday showed that Europe has made progress in meeting Trump’s expectations. Thirty-two countries spent at l

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