NATO leaders are convening in The Hague amidst internal disagreements over defense spending targets, with Spain rejecting the proposed 5% GDP commitment. Trump's criticism of low-spending members like Spain and Canada adds to the tension.

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump and his NATO counterparts are due to gather Tuesday for a summit that could unite the world’s biggest security organization around a new defense spending pledge or widen divisions among the 32 allies.

The U.S. and other world leaders are preparing for NATO’s 2025 summit where a new defense spending pledge will be negotiated.