Spain shuns US F-35 jets as tensions grow with Washington
Madrid to purchase European military aircraft in sign of deepening rift with Trump over defence and foreign policy
Madrid to purchase European military aircraft in sign of deepening rift with Trump over defence and foreign policy
Premier had refused to increase military expenditure to 5% of GDP to placate Donald Trump
US president threatens Madrid with extra tariffs after Spanish prime minister rejects 5% defence spending target
Donald Trump irate at France and Spain’s refusal to authorise use of military facilities
Move comes days after details emerge of Madrid’s €12mn wiretap contract with Chinese tech company
US president signals support for sale of F-35s fighter jets on eve of Mohammed bin Salman’s arrival in Washington
At the heart of the dispute is buying US weapons with EU money
