Trump: 'We're going to cut off all trade with Spain'
5 hours ago
- #US-Spain relations
- #NATO spending
- #trade disputes
- President Trump threatens to cut off all trade with Spain after the Spanish government denied the use of its military bases for U.S. operations against Iran.
- Trump criticizes Spain as a 'terrible' ally, citing its refusal to meet NATO defense spending targets and its stance on the use of bases.
- Spain responds by emphasizing its reliability as a NATO member and EU trade policies, stating any changes must comply with international law.
- Trump's frustration extends to the UK, which also denied base access, further straining relations.
- The conflict with Spain is part of broader tensions over NATO spending and international cooperation under Trump's administration.