"We are trying to convince Spain to catch up with the 3% or 3.5% which we agreed on in NATO … Spain is the only one who is not willing to accept that"
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met Donald Trump in Washington, where Trump threatened to cut off trade with Spain over its refusal to meet NATO spending targets and restrict US base access. Merz says efforts are underway to persuade Madrid to increase defence contributions in line with alliance commitments.
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