President criticizes Spain's NATO spending, says tariffs are under consideration
The president accused Spain of failing to meet NATO spending targets and called the country's behavior "unbelievably disrespectful," saying he was considering trade penalties as punishment.
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A reporter asked about reported comments in which the president suggested NATO should consider expelling Spain. The president reiterated his displeasure, saying Spain had not increased its defense spending to 5 percent as other NATO members had and calling the position "unbelievably disrespectful" to the alliance (SEG 869-877).
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