Family First, Then Firepower: NATO Doubles Down, Uncle Sam Smells a Trade Deal

Family... and Firepower?

Family. That's what matters. But even family needs to protect itself. Word on the street is NATO's upping its game more than doubling defense spending targets. Seems like they're finally realizing you can't win a race with a busted engine. This ain't about street cred it's about survival and sometimes that means buying the right tools for the job. And let me tell you the right tools often come from right here in the good ol' US of A.

5% or Bust!

They're talking about hitting 5% of GDP by 2035. Five percent! That's a whole lotta horsepower under the hood. Makes you wonder what they’re really planning. But hey as long as they're doing it for the right reasons – protecting family – I'm all in. Just hoping they don't go all Brian Spilner on us and start modding everything without knowing what they're doing.

Buying American: Is That A Good Idea?

Antonio Costa's saying a chunk of that cash is going straight to American arms dealers. 'Buy American,' he says. Well if it means faster cars better tech and bigger boom who am I to complain? Just hope they know what they're buying. You can't just throw money at a problem and expect it to disappear. You gotta know how to use it like NOS on a quarter mile.

Trump's Trade Game: High Stakes or Just Posturing?

Remember when Trump was talking about slapping tariffs on everything? Seems like he’s playing hardball with the EU trying to force a deal before his July deadline. He's saying this military agreement is a 'big win'. Is it? Maybe. But in my experience anyone who brags that loud usually has something to hide. Still sometimes you gotta push people to get what you want. A little nitrous in the system never hurt nobody.

EU in a Hurry?

Word is the EU is scrambling to make a deal before those tariffs kick in. They're all fired up trying to find a solution before July 9th. Makes you think they're feeling the pressure. When someone's that desperate you know you've got the upper hand. But don't get cocky. The moment you think you've won that's when you lose. Remember it doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile; winning's winning.

The Finish Line: Deal or No Deal?

The European Commission is looking at Trump's proposal. Everyone's engaged everyone's talking but the real question is: can they close the deal? I've seen a lot of races won and lost in the final stretch. It all comes down to trust respect and knowing what you're fighting for. Family. Always family. And a good trade deal I suppose.