Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is sticking by his decision to break with NATO allies this week from spending more on defense.

President Trump criticized Spain, saying the country wanted “a little bit of a free ride,” and that it would “have to pay it back to us on trade” through higher tariffs.

Donald Trump threatens to double tariffs on Spain over its refusal to meet NATO’s 5% GDP defense target. This article explores the implications of U.S. military spending, global peace prospects, and the moral contradictions of nuclear politics.