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Trump raises doubts about NATO’s mutual defense pact

President Donald Trump questioned NATO's commitment to defend the U.S., despite the alliance's aid after the Sept. 11 attacks.
Trump suggested the U.S. Might withdraw from NATO commitments if member countries do not meet defense spending targets.
French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized that France is a loyal ally, responding to Trump's statements about NATO.
Trump claimed that the U.S. Was unfairly covering NATO's defense costs and linked NATO discussions to trade.

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Bloomberg

Use the Bogeyman to Confront Japan’s Defense Taboos

Donald Trump’s criticism of the US security treaty with Japan is the perfect cover that Tokyo needs to confront outdated attitudes about defense.

2 days ago·United States

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読売新聞オンライン

Japan to Persistently Explain Alliance Benefits to Trump; Security Treaty Requires Provision of Bases to U.S.

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with the Japan-U.S. Security Treaty and is calling for Japan to increase its defense spending. The Japanese government hopes to gain the understanding of Washington by persistently explaining the benefits that their alliance brings to the United States and how Japan has made efforts to strengthen its defense capabilities.

2 days ago·Japan

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South China Morning Post

Trump’s warning shot to Japan casts doubt on US defence guarantees in Asia

The US president’s recent remarks reveal that Washington ‘is no longer committed to defending Japan, South Korea or Taiwan’, an analyst says.

2 days ago·Hong Kong

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Fortune

'Nobody will trust a US treaty again,' and Japan's yen is now the new safe haven currency, strategist says

Trump warned on Thursday that the US won't defend NATO allies if they don't spend more on defense.

2 days ago·New York, United States

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Salt Lake Tribune

Letter: Self-contradiction of Trump’s foreign policy: With less responsibility comes less power

After Donald Trump took the oath of office in January, making a remarkable return to the White House, American allies worldwide are experiencing heightened insecurity. During his previous term, Trump pressured key allies — like South Korea and Japan — to increase their defense spending and renegotiated trade agreements in ways that disadvantaged these countries. His recent actions suggest a continuation of such policies. Within weeks of taking o…

3 days ago·Salt Lake City, United States

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Dawn

No US defence for non-paying Nato members: Trump

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has cast doubt on his willingness to defend Washington’s Nato allies, saying he would not do so if they are not paying enough for their own defence. “It’s common sense, right,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Thursday. “If they don’t pay, I’m not going to defend them. No, I’m not going to defend them.” Trump said he has been of this view for years and shared it with Nato allies during his 2017-202…

4 days ago·Pakistan

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