Trump Criticizes Spain Over NATO Defense Spending
Washington, October 14, 2025 — US President Donald Trump said he was considering punishing Spain over its defense spending, highlighting tensions within NATO.
Concerns Over Defense Contributions
Speaking to reporters, Trump expressed frustration with Spain for not meeting the alliance’s target. “I’m very unhappy with Spain. They’re the only country that didn’t raise their number up to 5%,” he said, referring to NATO’s recommended defense spending as a share of GDP.
Potential Trade Measures
Trump indicated that the United States might respond through trade measures if Spain does not increase its contributions. He emphasized the importance of all NATO members meeting their commitments to ensure collective security.
Tensions Within NATO
The president’s remarks underline growing concerns in Washington about uneven defense contributions among NATO members. Trump has repeatedly called for higher spending by European allies to share the defense burden more fairly.
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