US President Donald Trump has caused irritation with Allies with statements about possible NATO accession of Brazil. At the headquarters of the military alliance in Brussels, it was pointed out today that the North Atlantic Treaty did not provide for the inclusion of additional non-European countries.
In addition, the duty of assistance in the case of armed attacks is geographically limited, it said. It applies only to areas above the northern tropic, and Brazil is far below. Trump had yesterday brought in a meeting with Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro a recording of Brazil in the game.
He intends to officially classify the South American country as an important non-NATO ally, Trump announced at a joint press conference with Bolsonaro. It may also be possible to join NATO. However, many conversations are still necessary.
