[Jack Hammer]

‘He cited them not fulfilling “their obligation to us” including through adequate military spending.’

Translation: “You want us to play ball with you, you play ball with us.”

No more free rides, seems to be the general idea...

[Lower Deck]

‘He cited them not fulfilling “their obligation to us” including through adequate military spending.’

So the U.S. counters that by refusing to commit fulfilling their obligations under Article V. Makes sense.