Spain Boosts Defense Spending to Meet NATO Goals

April 22, 2025, 9:20 am

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced that Spain will meet NATO’s 2% of GDP defense spending target, increasing expenditure by 10.5 billion euros. The move signals Spain’s commitment to its international obligations while adding a dash of fiscal bravado to its national security strategy.

winnipegfreepress.com / Spain says it will meet NATO’s defense spending goal of 2% of GDP this year

citynews.ca / Spain to reach NATO’s spending goal of 2% of GDP on defense this year

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Vance pushes for deeper U.S.-India trade ties

April 22, 2025, 8:21 am

U.S. Vice President JD Vance has called for stronger economic engagement with India by urging increased defense and energy purchases from the U.S. amid promising trade talks. With diplomatic charm and a dash of audacity, this initiative signals a strategic push to bolster ties in challenging global markets.

winnipegfreepress.com / Vance calls for greater ties with India, hails progress on trade talks

citynews.ca / Vance calls for greater ties with India, hails progress on trade talks

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