Editorial: El Mundo

• Trump criticized Spain for its low defense spending and suggested Spain's belonging to the BRICS, a group of emerging economies.
• Spain spends 1.2% of its GDP on Defense, being far below the 2% it committed to, and even further from the 3-5% that Trump would prefer.
• A trade conflict between the US and Europe would harm Spain, especially the most exposed regions such as the Basque Country, the Valencian Community, Catalonia, and Madrid.
• The Spanish government, despite ideological differences, is forced to strengthen bilateral relations with the US, both for commercial interests and to reaffirm the Atlantic commitment.

Conclusion: Spain's behavior and decisions in the field of Defense and Geo-politics can influence its relationship with other countries, in this case, with the US, and have consequences for its economy and national security.

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