BRUSSELS — Defense Secretary Jim Mattis issued an ultimatum Wednesday to allies in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, warning that if they do not boost their defense spending to goals set by the alliance, the United States may alter its relationship with them.
Democracy Dies in Darkness
Defense Secretary Mattis issues new ultimatum to NATO allies on defense spending
By Dan Lamothe
and February 15, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. EST