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Trump says he ordered cutting off all trade with Spain, calling Madrid a "terrible partner" in NATO

Trump said Spain has been a terrible NATO partner and ordered Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to cut off trade after Madrid refused the alliance’s 5% spending target.

  • U.S. President Donald Trump ordered Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to cut off all trade with Spain, labeling it a 'terrible partner' in NATO.
  • Trump criticized Pedro Sánchez's government for not increasing defense spending to 5% of GDP, as requested by the U.S.
  • He stated he instructed Bessent to 'cut off all trade' with Spain, which he described as a 'wasted cause.'
  • The dispute involves Spain's refusal to meet NATO's defense spending target.
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Donald Trump attacked Spain at the NATO summit and threatened trade. This was the Spanish government’s prompt response.

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Trump said Spain is a lost cause and asked to cut off all trade, including visits, during an appearance with the NATO Secretary General.

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