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U.S. Urges Spain to Meet NATO 2% GDP Target, Drop Google Tax Amid 90-Day Tariff Pause

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Updated Apr 16, 2025, 11:19 AM

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has urged Spain to increase its defense spending and eliminate the digital services tax, commonly known as the 'Google tax,' following a meeting with Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo in Washington. The U.S. Treasury Department's statement highlighted the need for Spain to boost its military expenditure to meet the NATO target of 2% of GDP and expressed continued opposition to the 3% tax on tech giants imposed by Spain and other countries, as well as other non-tariff barriers. The meeting, described as 'frank' by the U.S. Treasury, comes amid ongoing trade tensions. Bessent's comments reflect a broader U.S. stance against digital taxes and non-tariff barriers, which have been points of contention in international trade discussions. The Spanish minister, however, viewed the meeting more positively, suggesting it opened a door for negotiation on trade issues, especially in light of the 90-day tariff moratorium announced by President Donald Trump.

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Urgent | Politico from the U.S. Treasury Secretary: There is a need for Spain to increase its defense spending to meet its obligations towards NATO

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EE. The US is pressuring Spain to eliminate the 'Google tax' in the midst of tariff tension. Negotiation or imposition? The meeting between the two governments leaves open the door to dialogue... but with conditions. Discover the key details 👇 https://t.co/MG2h5RmgZh https://t.co/XSOUHVMZlt

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🇺🇸 The US asks Spain to increase defense spending and end the Google tax after the Corps meeting with the Secretary of the Treasury https://t.co/f8fT4s0whn