Military

Trump wants to charge allies extra money for the privilege of hosting U.S. troops: report

President Donald Trump wants foreign allies to cover all the costs of hosting American troops at overseas bases plus pay an additional premium for the privilege of having them there, according to a Bloomberg News report citing numerous administration officials.

The move has the potential to further test the United States’ already strained relationship with European and Pacific allies, many of whom Trump has blasted for not doing enough to shoulder the costs of security missions worldwide.

According to the report, administration officials have begun drawing up plans for countries like Germany, Japan and other allies to pay the full price of American troops stationed there plus an additional 50 percent fee for the privilege of their presence.