Former U.S. president Donald Trump suggested he would encourage Russia to attack NATO countries that don’t meet their defence spending quota — something Canada has never done. CBC’s Murray Brewster and Katie Simpson break down why and the wider response to Trump’s comments.

00:00 Canada won't reach 2% NATO spending target
01:09 How the U.S. views Canada's defence spending
02:28 Why can't or won't Canada hit the 2% target?
04:06 Trump's comments on NATO funding weak links

#Canada #Military #nato

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