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Trump allows Spain to pay NATO expenditure to prevent new target


The President of the US Donald Trump speaks at the press conference, on the summit of the Netherlands, 25 June 2025.

Brian Snyder | Reuters

President of the US Donald Trump Wednesday said Spain waived NATO Defense Expenditure Purpose 5% of the internal gross product will be harder to trade in the southern European country.

Talking at a conference on NATO’s annual summit, Trump said it was “terrible” that Spain did not have 2035. Commit to the goal of the year.

“You know they are doing very well. The economy is very well (it’s being done). And this economy can get out of the water with bad events,” Trump said.

“Do you know what we’re going to do with Spain and we’re actually negotiated with Spain. It’s really serious. It’s a great place, but it’s out of all the countries that Spain refuses to pay,” he continued.

“So they want a little free walk, but they should protect the trade because I will not leave that fact. It’s unjust,” Trump said.

His comments come after all the allies agreed 2% of GDP from 5% to 5% from 5% to 5% to 5%.

In a form of expression, the Western Bloc Military “in the face of deep safety threats and challenges, especially Russia has a long-term threat of Euro-Atlantic security and terrorism”.

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On the day, Pedro Sanchez said the prime minister of Spain to find the new NATO skills, to defend themselves and take a broader military alliance.

However, Sanchez said Madrid reportedly reported by ReTers “sufficient, reality and compatible”. Sanchez also thanked NATO allies “Respecting Selfishness of Spain”.

The Spanish Government Spokesperson was not immediately available when contacting CNBC.

– CNBC Holly Ellyatt helped this report.

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