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Trump tells Nato allies to pay up

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Published: 16:56, 25 May 2017   Update: 15:18, 26 July 2020
Trump tells Nato allies to pay up

International Desk: US President Donald Trump has told his Nato allies in Brussels that all members of the alliance must pay their fair share of defence spending.

"Massive amounts of money" were owed, he said, voicing a long-held US concern that others are not paying enough.

But Nato's current spending target of 2% of GDP on defence is not due to be met until 2024.

Again condemning Monday's bombing in Manchester, Mr Trump said terrorism must be "stopped in its tracks".

He called for a moment of silence in memory of the 22 adults and children killed in the "savage attack".

Mr Trump also warned about the risk posed by uncontrolled immigration and the threat posed by Russia.

"Terrorism must be stopped in its tracks or the horror you saw in Manchester, and so many other places, will continue forever," he said.

"You have thousands and thousands of people pouring into our various countries and spreading throughout, and in many cases we have no idea who they are. We must be tough, we must be strong and we must be vigilant."

Before visiting Nato headquarters, Mr Trump met several EU leaders for the first time, including France's new President, Emmanuel Macron.

Agencies


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