Trump Threatens to End US Trade with Spain Over NATO Defense Spending Disagreement

US President Donald Trump threatened to end US trade with Spain over its refusal to meet a NATO defense spending target, calling it a 'wasted cause'. Trump criticized Spain for not committing to the alliance's new defense spending goal of 2% of GDP. The decision could have significant economic implications for both countries and potentially destabilize relations between the two allies. Spain is the third-largest recipient of US aid among NATO members, with over $1 billion in annual assistance.