Clashes with Trump and Israel have made Sánchez, one of the few remaining openly leftist voices in a Europe increasingly dominated by right-wing politics, a hero to many progressives around the world. #EuropeNews
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08/07/2026 - 16:58 GMT+2
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said on Wednesday his country's ties with the United States were "very positive" despite President Donald Trump's latest threat to cut off all trade.
Trump has repeatedly accused Spain of not spending enough on defence, calling the country a "terrible partner in NATO" at an alliance summit in Ankara on Wednesday.
"Spain is a wasted cause. We don't want to do any trade business with Spain anymore," Trump said.
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US president threatened to cut off trade with Spain over its defence policy, but Madrid says relations are ‘calm’ and ‘positive’.
O chefe do governo espanhol disse que teve conversas tranquilas com o presidente dos EUA
Spain's prime minister delivers a strong rebuttal to US President Donald Trump's threat to end trade with his country.
Foreign minister José Manuel Albares says Spain is simply sticking to its internationalist principles while others forget theirs
His comments come after the U.S. president pledged to cut off all trade with Madrid over its position on the Iran conflict.
