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Spain says Trump softened rhetoric after learning of Madrid's contributions to NATO
MADRID, July 9 - Madrid said on Thursday U.S. President Donald Trump had softened his rhetoric on Spain, hours after threatening to halt trade with the NATO ally, because he had been made aware of a surge in Madrid's contributions to the alliance in recent years.
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What happenedSpain says Trump softened rhetoric after learning of Madrid's contributions to NATO.
The headline splitThe center frames it as "Spain says Trump softened rhetoric after learning of Madrid's contributions to NATO". The right frames it as "Spain Will Boost NATO Contributions Following Trump Trade Threat.".
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CenterSpain says Trump softened rhetoric after learning of Madrid's contributions to NATO
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Right / center-rightSpain Will Boost NATO Contributions Following Trump Trade Threat.
Spain says Trump softened rhetoric after learning of Madrid's contributions to NATO
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MADRID, July 9 - Madrid said on Thursday U.S. President Donald Trump had softened his rhetoric on Spain, hours after threatening to halt trade with the NATO ally, because he had been made a...
Spain Will Boost NATO Contributions Following Trump Trade Threat.
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President Donald J. Trump’s trade halt threat prompted Spain to increase its NATO contributions, resolving a long-standing dispute over defense spending.
