‘Dream Military’: Trump proposes $1.5 trillion defence outlay for 2027, up from $1 trillion; links increase to tariff income

President Donald Trump has proposed a $1.5 trillion military budget for 2027, an increase from the previously discussed $1 trillion. He stated this expanded allocation is crucial for building a "Dream Military" to ensure national security amidst global instability. Trump also linked this increased defense spending to revenues generated from tariffs.

‘Dream Military’: Trump proposes $1.5 trillion defence outlay for 2027, up from $1 trillion; links increase to tariff income
President Donald Trump has proposed a $1.5 trillion military budget for 2027, an increase from the previously discussed $1 trillion. He stated this expanded allocation is crucial for building a "Dream Military" to ensure national security amidst global instability. Trump also linked this increased defense spending to revenues generated from tariffs.