Trump Threatens Spain Over Defense Spending, NATO and Spain Stay Unfazed. President Trump has threatened Spain over its low defense spending, but senior NATO and Spanish officials are not taking his rhetoric seriously. NATO officials say Trump’s threat is not being taken seriously, with Spain reacting calmly to the criticism. Trump has criticized Spain for spending just 1.3% of its GDP on defense, well below the NATO target of 5% by 2035. At a NATO summit in June, most members agreed to the 5% spending target, but Spain requested an exemption. Spain’s refusal to commit to the target has led Trump to suggest expelling the country from NATO, further straining relations. Trump also threatened new tariffs on Spain, a member of the EU, though it’s unclear how this would be implemented. Spain’s Defense Minister Margarita Robles emphasized the country’s reliability, participation in missions, and contributions to European defense. Despite Trump’s threats, Spain remains focused on supporting the war in Ukraine and fulfilling its NATO obligations. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT