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  "path": "/2026/03/03/633703-merz-trump-spain-defense/",
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  "textContent": "The chancellor said all NATO members should devote 5% of their GDP to military affairs German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has backed US President Donald Trump’s criticism of Spain for failing to meet the NATO target of spending 5% of GDP annually on defense. Trump has threatened to cut off all trade with Spain after Madrid […]",
  "title": "WATCH Merz sides with Trump in clash with Spain over defense spending"
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