Spain's Pedro Sánchez hits back at Trump threat to sever trade saying 'no to war'
Spain's prime minister delivers a strong rebuttal to US President Donald Trump's threat to end trade with his country.
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"The question is not if we are on the side of the ayatollahs - nobody is. The question is whether we are in favour of peace and international legality."
— Pedro Sánchez , Politician
"Spain has been terrible. We're going to cut off all trade with Spain. We don't want anything to do with Spain."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I told Trump very clearly that he could not conclude a separate trade agreement with Germany or all of Europe but not with Spain."
— Friedrich Merz , Politician
"one can oppose a hateful regime and, at the same time, oppose an unjustified and dangerous military intervention"
— Pedro Sanchez , Politician
"Spanish bases are not being used for this operation, and they will not be used for anything not included in the agreement with the United States, or for anything that is not in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations."
— Jose Manuel Albares , Politician
"Spain has been terrible for not allowing the US to use its bases."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"We're going to cut off all trade with Spain. We don't want anything to do with Spain."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"We are certainly not going to be anybody's vassals, we won't tolerate any threats and we'll defend our values."
— Maria Jesus Montero , Politician
"We're not going to be complicit in something that's bad for the world, nor contrary to our values and interests, simply to avoid reprisals from someone."
— Pedro Sanchez , Politician
"the question is whether we are in favour of peace and international legality."
— Pedro Sánchez , Politician
"We're going to cut off all trade with Spain. We don't want anything to do with Spain."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"We’re going to cut off all trade with Spain."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"we would 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."
— Friedrich Merz , Politician
"No to war."
— Pedro Sánchez , Politician
"You can’t respond to one illegality with another because that’s how humanity’s great disasters begin."
— Pedro Sánchez , Politician
"Our ‘no to war’ stance remains clear and unequivocal."
— José Manuel Albares , Politician
"I think they heard the president’s message yesterday loud and clear."
— Karoline Leavitt , Politician
"The government's position can be summed up in four words: No to war."
— Pedro Sánchez , Politician
"We're going to cut off all trade with Spain. We don't want anything to do with Spain."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"The war in the Middle East makes it more urgent for Europe to reinforce its strategic autonomy."
— Nadia Calviño , Politician
"Today, the Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed, and around 20% of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas transit through it."
— Emmanuel Macron , Politician
"We are not going to be complicit in something that is bad for the world and is also contrary to our values and interests, just out of fear of reprisals from someone."
— Pedro Sanchez , Politician
"This is how humanity’s great disasters start... You cannot play Russian roulette with destiny of millions."
— Pedro Sanchez , Politician
"We could use their base if we want."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"The Spanish government’s position can be summed up: no to war."
— Pedro Sánchez , Politician
"We will not be complicit in something that is wrong simply because we fear reprisals."
— Pedro Sánchez , Politician
"You cannot respond to one illegality with another."
— Pedro Sánchez , Politician
"Spain has absolutely nothing that we need, other than great people; they have great people, but they don’t have great leadership."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"We are going to cut off all trade with Spain."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"No to the collapse of an international law that protects us all, especially civilians. No to assuming that the world can only solve its problems through bombs. Let us not repeat the mistakes of the past. No to war."
— Pedro Sánchez , Politician
"We can use their base if we want, we can just fly in and use it. Nobody’s gonna tell us not to use it."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"No to war."
— Pedro Sánchez , Politician
"People will accuse us of being naïve for doing this, but naïve is thinking that violence is the solution and that blind, servile obedience is a form of leadership."
— Pedro Sánchez , Politician
"We're going to cut off all trade with Spain. We don't want anything to do with Spain."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Spain has been terrible."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Catalonia does not tolerate coercion."
— Salvador Illa , Politician
"We cannot be left alone and isolated."
— Alberto Núñez Feijóo , Politician
"no to war"
— Pedro Sánchez , Politician
"We're going to cut off all trade with Spain."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"solidarity with Spain"
— Emmanuel Macron , Politician
"no to the war"
— Pedro Sanchez , Politician
"The tension arising from this way of relating to third parties... is deeply disruptive for societies, for peace, cooperation, and also for the economy."
— Teresa Ribera , Executive
"conducted outside of international law"
— Emmanuel Macron , Politician
"No to war."
— Pedro Sánchez , Politician
"Spain has been terrible."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Mister Sánchez cannot use his political necessities to go against Spain’s security, stability and position in the world."
— Alberto Núñez Feijóo , Politician
Key People
The leader of Spain's main opposition party, the conservative People's Party (PP).
António Costa is the President of the European Council, representing Portugal and involved in European Union leadership.
Benjamin Netanyahu is the prime minister of Israel.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Emmanuel Macron is the President of France.
Frederich Merz is the Chancellor of Germany.
German Chancellor.
Jose Manuel Albares is Spain's Minister of Foreign Affairs.
José Manuel Albares is the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Spain.
Former Prime Minister of Spain known for supporting the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
Karoline Leavitt is the White House press secretary.
Maria Jesus Montero is the Deputy Prime Minister of Spain.
President of the European Investment Bank advocating for Europe's energy autonomy.
Spokesperson for the European Commission.
Pedro Sanchez is the Socialist Prime Minister of Spain.
He is the Prime Minister of Spain.
Rob Jetten is the new Prime Minister of the Netherlands, leading a minority government.
Salvador Illa is the Catalan president.
Scott Bessent is the Treasury Secretary.
Teresa Ribera is the executive vice-president for the European Commission.
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Spain's prime minister delivers a strong rebuttal to US President Donald Trump's threat to end trade with his country.
Spain rejected President Trump's threat to cut off trade, emphasizing compliance with international law and EU-US trade agreements, after refusing U.S. military use of its bases for Iran strikes.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez addresses U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to cut off trade, reaffirming Spain's stance against war and military intervention in Iran.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez reaffirms his opposition to war and rejects U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to sever trade relations over Spain's refusal to allow U.S. military operations in Iran.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez responds to U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to cut off trade with Spain, emphasizing Spain's stance against war and military intervention in Iran.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez criticizes U.S. and Israeli military actions in Iran and stands firm against trade threats from Washington, warning of the risks of war.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez responds to U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to cut off trade, reaffirming Spain's neutral stance and opposition to war in Iran.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez reaffirms his opposition to U.S. and Israeli military actions in Iran, standing firm against trade threats from Washington.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez responds to U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to sever trade relations, emphasizing Spain's opposition to war and military intervention in Iran.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez responds to U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to cut off trade, reaffirming Spain's stance against war and military intervention in Iran.
Prime Minister Sánchez delivered a strong rebuttal to President Trump's threat to end trade, declaring opposition to war and the breakdown of international law.
Prime Minister Sánchez criticized President Trump's threat to cut trade, warning against playing 'Russian roulette' with millions of lives amid escalating tensions over Iran.
President Trump threatened to end trade with Spain following its refusal to allow the U.S. to use jointly operated military bases for strikes on Iran, citing Spain's lack of support and defense spending targets.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez responds to U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to sever trade relations, emphasizing Spain's opposition to war and military intervention in Iran.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez delivers a strong rebuttal to U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to end trade with Spain, emphasizing Spain's opposition to war and military intervention in Iran.
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