Reference Message Network reported on June 22nd according to EFE News reported on June 21st, Yolanda Diaz, Second Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Labour and Social Economy of Spain, responded to US President Trump on the 21st, saying that Spain is a sovereign country, "we will not act according to his wishes".
Previously, Trump criticized Spain for "paying too little" as a NATO member.
It was reported that during a speech at an event, Diaz mentioned Trump's remarks regarding Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's refusal to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP as required by NATO.
Diaz responded to Trump by saying: "Our sovereignty is as important as yours, and we will defend it." She added: "Mr. Trump, the era when the United States ordered us around has long ended."
Diaz emphasized that "we will not allow the United States to lecture us," and Spain will not "accept" such pressure. (Translated by Tian Ce)
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