Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau acknowledged the need for further efforts to ensure Canada meets NATO’s defense spending target, in response to a bipartisan letter from U.S. senators urging Canada to fulfill its commitment. Trudeau emphasized Canada’s dedication to its defense needs and supporting its Armed Forces, stating the importance of meeting expectations from both Canadians and allies worldwide. CNN reported that 23 U.S. senators, from both Democratic and Republican parties, appealed to Trudeau to honor Canada’s commitment to allocate two percent of its GDP on defense.