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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
James C. Reynolds

US tells Nato that spending must increase ‘immediately’ or alliance will face consequences

The Trump administration has warned that Nato allies must step up defence spending “immediately” or face the consequences ahead of a summit with the military alliance this week.

Matt Whitaker, the US ambassador to Nato, said on Sunday that some partners were “doing more than others”, and that president Donald Trump expects all to “step up” and honour their commitments.

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