Pakistan, July 10 -- US President Donald Trump has moderated his criticism of Spain after learning about the country's recent increase in defence spending, easing tensions that had escalated during discussions over NATO commitments.

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Trump had earlier described Spain as a poor NATO partner and threatened to halt trade with the country, citing disagreements over defence spending and broader policy differences. His remarks came amid disputes involving Spain's criticism of the US-Israel conflict with Iran and ongoing debates within the alliance over military expenditure.

However, while returning to Washington aboard Air Force One, Trump struck a more conciliatory tone. Speaking to ...