President Trump, during a press conference in Ankara, Turkey, criticized Spain for insufficient NATO defense spending and called for cutting off all trade with the country.
The United States has two key military bases in Spain
Jul 08, 2026
04:25 pm
What's the storyUnited States President Donald Trump has called for a complete trade cutoff with Spain, calling it a "terrible partner" in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
Speaking at a press conference in Ankara, Turkey, he said he had directed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to sever all trade ties with Spain.
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