“It’s terrible what Spain’s done. The only country that wants to stay at 2%. It is terrible,” Trump said during a press briefing, in reference to Spain’s defense budget stance.

He continued:

“We’re negotiating with Spain on a trade deal and will make them pay TWICE as much. I’m serious about that… They want a free ride — but they have to pay it back to us on trade.”

Spain is the only NATO member opposing the newly agreed 5% spending benchmark, which alliance leaders endorsed to bolster collective defense. While most countries backed Trump’s proposal, Spain maintained its position to stick near the previous 2% standard.

Trump’s announcement follows a broader deal among NATO allies agreeing to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, marking a rare unity shift prompted largely by U.S. pressure .

However, under EU trade rules, Spain does not negotiate trade agreements independently; these are handled by the European Commission on behalf of all 27 member states. Analysts say Trump’s demand to single Spain out may complicate efforts unless included in a broader EU-U.S. deal .

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Rutte made the remark while applauding Trump’s decisive tone in the heated debate over Middle East tensions. Trump had earlier likened the Israel–Iran clash to “two kids in a schoolyard” and used strong language on live TV, saying:

“They don’t know what the f**k they’re doing.”

In response, Rutte quipped:

“Daddy has to sometimes use strong language.”

Rutte’s comment highlighted a moment of theatrical camaraderie between NATO and the U.S. leader. He also credited Trump’s leadership with helping persuade NATO members to raise their defense spending to 5% of GDP, with 3.5% earmarked for core military needs.

The off‑the‑cuff exchange reflected the unusual tone of this year’s summit, which has alternated between tense policy discussions and surprising public moments.

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