Trump threatens to halt trade with Spain over military base access
Trump lashed out after Spain barred the US from using its military bases to carry out strikes on Iran.
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Notable Quotes
"I could tomorrow - or today, even better - stop everything having to do with Spain, all business having to do with Spain."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"We don't want anything to do with Spain."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"We're going to talk about it with you."
— Jamieson Greer , Executive
"the US and Israel's attacks on Iran an 'unjustified, dangerous military intervention' in violation of international law."
— Pedro Sánchez , Politician
"Spain has been terrible."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"We are going to cut off all trade with Spain."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"We are trying to convince Spain to catch up."
— Friedrich Merz , Politician
"Spain is becoming the leader of the free world!"
— Alex Soros , Activist
"Trump lashed out after Spain barred the US from using its military bases to carry out strikes on Iran."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"We're going to cut off all trade with Spain."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I have directed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to 'cut off all dealings with Spain.'"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"We’re going to cut off all trade with Spain."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"We will not allow the U.S. to use jointly operated bases in southern Spain in any strikes not covered by the United Nations’ charter."
— José Manuel Albares , Politician
"A key member of NATO, fulfilling its commitments and making a significant contribution to the defense of European territory."
— Pedro Sánchez , Politician
"I agree that the Supreme Court reaffirmed your ability to implement an embargo."
— Scott Bessent , Executive
"We are trying to convince them that this is a part of our common security, that we all have to comply with this."
— Friedrich Merz , Politician
"We don't want anything to do with Spain."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I could tomorrow - or today, even better - stop everything having to do with Spain, all business having to do with Spain."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"We're going to talk about it with you."
— Jamieson Greer , Executive
"unjustified, dangerous military intervention in violation of international law."
— Pedro Sánchez , Politician
Key People
Alex Soros is a philanthropist and the son of billionaire George Soros.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
German Chancellor.
Jamieson Greer is the U.S. Trade Representative.
José Manuel Albares is the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Spain.
Spokesperson for the European Commission.
He is the Prime Minister of Spain.
Scott Bessent is the Treasury Secretary.
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Trump lashed out after Spain barred the US from using its military bases to carry out strikes on Iran.
President Trump announced plans to suspend all trade with Spain over Madrid’s decision to deny the U.S. permission to use its joint military bases to attack Iran, with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez condemning the U.S. intervention as 'unjustified and dangerous.'
President Trump threatened to cut off trade with Spain, accusing the NATO ally of failing to meet defense spending commitments and refusing to allow U.S. forces to use Spanish bases to support operations related to strikes against Iran.
President Trump threatened to cut off all trade with Spain after the country barred the U.S. from using its military bases as part of its operation in Iran, citing Spain's refusal to allow U.S. forces to use Spanish bases for attacks on Iran.
President Trump threatened to end trade with Spain after the country refused to allow the U.S. to use its military bases for operations against Iran, citing Spain's lack of support and resistance to increasing NATO defense spending.
President Trump threatened to cut trade with Spain, claiming the country is not giving U.S. troops access to its military bases as the U.S. and Israel trade blows with Iran in the Middle East.
President Donald Trump has threatened to halt all trade with Spain, after the country barred the US from using its military bases as part of its operation in Iran.
President Trump threatened to 'cut off' all trade with Spain after the socialist-led country refused to allow the American military to use its bases to strike Iran during Operation Epic Fury, criticizing Spain's defense spending and NATO commitments.
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