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U.S. tariffs don't violate NATO treaty, says NATO's Rutte

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Posted on April 4, 2025

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· Last updated: January 24, 2026

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U.S. Tariffs Comply with NATO Treaty, Says Secretary-General

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The sweeping new U.S. tariffs announced by President Donald Trump do not violate NATO treaties, the military alliance's Secretary-General Mark Rutte said on Friday after meeting NATO foreign ministers in Brussels.

Rutte was responding to a reporter's question that referred to article 2 in the NATO treaty which states: "(NATO allies) will seek to eliminate conflict in their international economic policies and will encourage economic collaboration between any or all of them."

(Reporting by Andrew Gray, Bart Meijer, writing by Charlotte Van Campenhout, Editing by Ingrid Melander)

Key Takeaways

U.S. tariffs do not violate NATO treaties.
Mark Rutte addressed the issue after a NATO meeting.
Article 2 of NATO treaty encourages economic collaboration.
Rutte's statement followed a question about economic policies.
The announcement was made in Brussels.

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The main topic is whether U.S. tariffs violate NATO treaties, as clarified by NATO's Mark Rutte.

What did Mark Rutte say about U.S. tariffs?

Mark Rutte stated that the new U.S. tariffs do not violate NATO treaties, emphasizing economic collaboration.

What does Article 2 of the NATO treaty state?

Article 2 of the NATO treaty encourages allies to eliminate conflict in their economic policies and promote collaboration.

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