The administration of US President Donald Trump is drawing plans to require allies with American troops stationed in their countries to pay for the deployment in an effort to bring down military costs, Press TV reported.

Under White House direction, the Trump administration plans to ask Germany, Japan and eventually any other country hosting US troops pay the full price of American soldiers deployed on their soil, plus 50 percent or more for the privilege of hosting them.

In some cases, nations hosting US forces could be asked to pay five to six times as much as they do now under the “Cost Plus 50” formula, the news outlet reported.

Current and former administration officials briefed on the idea, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, describe it as far more advanced than is publicly known.

The officials said that as well as seeking more money, the administration wants to use it as a way to exert leverage on countries to do what the US demands overseas.

US officials said the idea is one of many under consideration as Washington presses allies to pay more, and it may be toned down.

Trump has promoted the idea that countries should pay the full cost, plus a premium, since taking office. “Wealthy, wealthy countries that we’re protecting are all under notice,” Trump said in a speech at the Pentagon on Jan. 17. “We cannot be the fools for others.”