The United States government has applauded that Spain and other NATO allies have increased defense expenditure but has warned that the bar of 2 percent of GDP is no longer enough at this point and that Not reaching 5 percent will have “serious consequences.”
“At the June NATO summit, all member states, including Spain, signed the statement in which They commit to invest 5 percent of GDP in defense in 2035 “recalled a spokesman for the American State Department in statements to Europa Press.
Days after NATO first site Spain over the investment threshold of 2 percent, from Washington They have pointed out that this increase in spending is due to “the president’s efforts (Donald) Trump”, main driver of the new frame.
The American government believes that now “you have to do more” and has taken advantage of the last statistical review to remember a few words from the United States ambassador to NATO, Matt Whitaker: “If Spain or any other ally refuses to fulfill its commitments, there will be serious consequences.”
Trump himself directly pointed to Spain at the end of the summit, suggesting that I could have to “pay double” In case of not complying with the consensus signed by the allies, in a potential commercial threat that has not come to materialize.
Along these lines, the state department spokesman stressed that reaching 5 percent is “a key step to increase lethality and Ensure that Europe can protect itself against the threats of the 21st century. “
