President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that Spain should be "punished" due to its defense budget, which he considers insufficient compared to NATO standards. Trump suggested imposing tariffs as a trade sanction for this situation. These statements contrast with his friendly attitude at the summit regarding Gaza, where he praised the attending leaders, including Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. The Spanish government allocates 2% of GDP for defense, but does not intend to increase this amount to 5%, as NATO established at its last summit. Spain believes it can meet NATO objectives without increasing spending.
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Donald Trump a luat din nou în vizor Spania, pe care o critică pentru bugetul destinat apărării: „Ar trebui pedepsită” cu taxe
Trump ia în considerare sancționarea Spaniei din cauza bugetului său pentru apărare. SUA ar putea începe un nou război comercial
Trump amenință din nou Spania, după ce a spus că „ar trebui dată afară” din NATO: „Mă gândeam să îi impun sancțiuni comerciale”
Trump to Spain: Spend more on defense or face ‘punishment’ tariffs
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