Spain has regained favor with President Trump after agreeing to increased financial contributions to NATO, following his trade cut-off threat and disputes over defense spending.
Spain has reportedly agreed to increase defense spending
Jul 09, 2026
11:55 am
What's the storyUnited States President Donald Trump claimed that Spain has agreed to make additional financial commitments after he threatened to cut off trade.
Trump had called for a complete trade cutoff with Spain, calling it a "terrible partner" in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) over Madrid's stance on defense spending and the Iran conflict.
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