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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Trump Criticizes Spain's Stance on Defense Spending Amid NATO Summit
Caption: Trump Criticizes Spain’s Stance on Defense Spending Amid NATO Summit. President Donald Trump did not directly mention tariffs but his comments clearly targeted Spain’s refusal to comply with U.S. demands for increased defense spending. With the July 9 deadline looming for tariffs on European nations, including Spain, Trump remarked, “Spain is the only country refusing to pay,” adding that they would have to make up for it by paying twice as much. He also pledged to lead the negotiations personally. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio joined the criticism, saying Spain’s agreement on defense spending was unsustainable, driven by internal political issues. In contrast, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez defended his position at the NATO summit arguing that agreeing to the U.S. demand would cost Spain €300 billion, potentially jeopardizing vital domestic services. Sánchez appeared satisfied with the outcome, countering political opponents who would have accepted the U.S. terms. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,US President,Donald Trump,Spain,Pedro Sanchez,NATO,summit,critices,stance,spending,defense budget,increase,refusing,impact,vital services,satisfied,outcome,political opponents,pay twice as much,tariffs
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