Sánchez backs away from the 5% defense spending agreed upon by NATO, and Trump threatens to make him pay “double” in tariffs
The President of the Government insists that 2.1% is sufficient, after the Hague Summit concluded with the commitment of the "allies" to reach 5% by 2035

Pedro Sánchez at the press conference. / Photo: Pool Moncloa/Fernando Calvo
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