While still not the full 2 percent increase per nation, its start for the deadbeats in NATO.
"America's NATO allies in Europe and Canada will increase defense spending by 4.3% in 2017, according to official NATO statistics released Thursday.
The boost comes amid continued criticism from President Donald Trump, who has frequently slammed allies for not meeting NATO defense spending targets.
Twenty-five NATO allies plan to increase spending in real terms in 2017, according to the report."