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Minister: Trump has reinforced challenge on defence spending

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Minister: Trump has reinforced challenge on defence spending

Minister: Trump has reinforced challenge on defence spending

Defence Secretary John Healey admits the bringing forward of increased defence spending was influenced by Donald Trump after the US president “reinforced the challenge” for nations to “step up”.

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