First Published: June 14, 2026, 1:58 PM EDT

Trump discusses NATO burden-sharing with United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Japan

Donald J.Trump posted on Truth Social on June 13, 2026 at 10:30 AM EST, hosted talks in Washington, D.C., United States with leaders from the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Japan on NATO contributions and allied defense spending. Officials in Berlin, Germany and Paris, France expect separate.

UNITED STATES — Donald J.Trump hosted leaders from the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Japan to discuss NATO contributions and allied defense spending. These ongoing talks underscore Trump’s consistent demands for increased military outlays from allies, a key focus of his foreign policy. The discussions are crucial for the future of transatlantic security cooperation.