U.S. Envoy Warns Spain to Be 'Very Careful' in Deepening Ties with China
Leon warned that public contracts for Huawei-linked firms could put Spain’s data, defense and telecom sectors at risk, citing U.S. national security concerns.
- United States Ambassador Benjamin Leon warned Spain on Wednesday to exclude China from critical sectors including data, defence, and telecommunications, citing Beijing's push for strategic dominance as a security threat.
- Strained relations between President Donald Trump and Spain's government stem from Madrid's refusal to raise defence spending to 5% of GDP and deny the United States use of military bases for operations against Iran.
- Leon raised concerns that public contracts had been awarded to companies working with Huawei, the Chinese tech giant Washington says poses "an unacceptable risk" to national security, urging Europe to protect its intellectual property.
- While Leon admitted Spain has "frustrated" Trump, he dismissed chances of United States economic or military sanctions, emphasizing both nations will "find ways to keep working and improving our relationship."
- Describing naval bases in Rota and Moron as "fundamental bases for our collective defence," Leon pledged the United States will remain at Europe's side amid "very dangerous times" requiring European self-defence preparation.
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Benjamin Leon raised concerns about public contracts awarded to companies working with Huawei, which Washington claims to represent "unacceptable risk" to American security
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US Warns Spain to ‘Be Very Careful’ Over Growing China Ties
Spain needs to be cautious as it strengthens its relationship with China, especially concerning important areas like data, defense, and telecommunications, according to Benjamin Leon, the U. S. Ambassador to Spain. He expressed worries about public contracts awarded to companies linked with Huawei, which the U. S. considers a national security risk. Leon suggested that […] The post US Warns Spain to ‘Be Very Careful’ Over Growing China Ties appe…
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