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Pentagon chief says NATO members must boost defense spending

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Pentagon chief says NATO members must boost defense spending

BRUSSELS — Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on Wednesday issued a sharp ultimatum to NATO Wednesday, telling allies they must start increasing defense spending by year’s end or the Trump administration will “moderate its commitment” to them.

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