Defense Spending Cuts

US Election 2024

Trump’s Russia Deal: Joint Aluminum Mining, Defense Cuts Spark Outrage

Following President Trump’s call for reduced defense spending, President Putin voiced support for a 50% cut in both US and Russian defense budgets, suggesting China’s potential future participation. Simultaneously, Putin downplayed concerns regarding US-Ukraine resource agreements, while proposing joint US-Russia ventures in rare earth metals, including a significant aluminum supply deal and potential mining projects. This offer extended to collaboration in Russian-occupied territories. The proposals follow Trump’s earlier call for nuclear arms limitation talks with Putin and Xi Jinping.

US Election 2024

Trump Proposes Denuclearization Talks, Defense Cuts Amidst Criticism

President Trump announced his intention to restart nuclear arms control talks with Russia and China, aiming for a 50% reduction in all three countries’ defense budgets. He expressed concern over the immense cost and destructive potential of the global nuclear arsenal, emphasizing the need for collaborative spending cuts. Trump’s proposal follows previous failed attempts to include China in such negotiations, with China maintaining its stance that the U.S. and Russia must first significantly reduce their arsenals. He plans to initiate these talks after resolving current conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine.

John Q. Hosedrinker Feb 17, 2025

Defense Spending Cuts

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