Trump: NATO members must pay what they owe

Trump: NATO members must pay what they oweThe US president says Germany and other NATO member states should pay their fair share for defense and security.

Donald Trump said NATO member states should pay the organization what they owe. The US president added he expects Germany to increase defense spending and work toward contributing at least two percent of its GDP for security and defense. Angela Merkel pledged strong support for the alliance, adding that her country was working to achieve that goal by 2024. Trump also said he expects fair and reciprocal trade policies with Germany, voicing support for strong historic international institutions.