Trump Threatens to Cut Trade with Spain

U.S. President Donald Trump warned that the United States would cease all trade with Spain during a NATO summit in Ankara, citing Madrid’s low defence spending and its perceived lack of support in the U.S.‑led campaign against Iran. “Spain is a wasted cause. We don’t want to do any trade business with Spain anymore,” Trump said to reporters as he entered the summit venue, a statement that followed months of criticism of Spain’s defence budget and its stance on the Iran conflict.

The remarks come amid growing tensions between Washington and Madrid over the European country’s defence commitments and its diplomatic approach to Iran. Trump’s threat, reported by France 24’s Monte Francis, signals a potential shift in U.S. trade policy toward Spain, though no formal sanctions or trade restrictions have yet been announced. The U.S. administration has not yet confirmed any official action, and the statement is expected to prompt diplomatic engagement as both sides weigh the implications for NATO cohesion and broader U.S. foreign‑policy objectives.