Trump mistakes Spain for member of BRICS bloc, repeats threat of massive tariffs

US President Donald Trump mistakenly identified Spain as part of the BRICS bloc, leading to confusion and potential tariff concerns in Madrid. Spain, a NATO and EU member, ranks low in defense spending, trailing NATO's 2% target with only 1.28%. Spanish officials clarified Spain is not in BRICS, emphasizing their strong NATO commitment and alliance with the US.