Donald Trump takes ‘swing' at Spain for refusing to sign NATO defence pact
Former foreign minister Alexander Downer discusses the one NATO member who refused to sign up to US President Donald Trump's call for a boost in defence spending among allies.
Spain held out to Donald Trump's demands, with the Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, resisting calls to boost defence.
'Trump took quite a swing at the Spanish government, saying if Spain is not prepared to pull its weight, then we will make them pay for it through higher tariffs,' Mr Downer told Sky News host Chris Kenny.
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