President Donald Trump concluded his brief participation in the NATO summit in The Hague on June 25, 2025, departing less than 24 hours after his arrival. The summit, which focused on defense spending and international security, saw leaders commit to investing 5% of their GDP annually in defense by 2035. However, President Trump left the summit early, cutting his visit short and returning to the United States. bostonglobe.com
In a related development, President Trump announced the immediate cessation of trade negotiations with Canada, expressing frustration over a new Canadian technology tax. He stated that punitive tariffs would be imposed on Canada within a week, signaling a significant shift in U.S.-Canada relations. en.wikipedia.org