Spain is a "reliable partner" in NATO, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Wednesday, after U.S. President Donald Trump criticised Madrid for falling short on its financial contributions to the defence alliance.

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Spain is not the only foreign country left confused by Trump’s first day. During a speech the President vexed New Zealanders after he claimed that America split the atom – a feat achieved by Sir Ernest Rutherford from Nelson in New Zealand.

The US president mistakenly identified the EU state as a member of the economic bloc US President Donald Trump has mistakenly identified S

Since the September 11, 2001 terror attacks, there has generally been a strong bilateral security relationship between Spain and the United States. In terms of security cooperation, the Government of Spain has regularly deployed its armed forces to fight alongside the United States and other NATO member states.

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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,

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump has apparently confused Spain for a member of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, causing some head-scratching and jitters over possible tariffs in Madrid. Spain is not in BRICS, whose initials stand for Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.

Donald Trump had a perfect opportunity to flaunt his purported “genius” brain and dealmaking prowess during a Monday press conference. And it didn’t go well.

President Donald Trump on Monday mistakenly identified Spain as a member of the BRICS bloc, a group comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. The comment caused confusion in Madrid and raised concerns about potential tariffs.

Spain is not in the bloc of nations known as Brics, which is an acronym for Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.