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July 8, 2026
Trump Intensifies Calls to Cut Trade with Spain Over NATO Disputes
- During a NATO summit, Trump reiterated his demand to sever all trade with Spain, calling the country a 'wasted cause' and a 'terrible partner in NATO.'
- Spain remains the only NATO member not committed to the 5% GDP defense spending target, which has frustrated Trump.
- In response to Trump's comments, Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez emphasized the strong ties between the U.S. and Spain, dismissing Trump's remarks.
7 Sources
- Trump says he ordered cutting off all trade with SpainJul 8, 2026 at 8:17 AM · Reuters
- Trump goes slams Spain with call to suspend all US trade at Nato summitJul 8, 2026 at 10:10 AM · Independent
- Trump demands end to trade with key US ally, calls it a 'wasted cause'Jul 8, 2026 at 10:13 AM · Fox News
- Trump calls to cut off all US trade with SpainJul 8, 2026 at 11:44 AM · The Hill
- Trump calls for US to cut off trade with Spain over NATO funding, IranJul 8, 2026 at 1:58 PM · ABC News
- Can U.S. President Trump 'cut off all trade' with Spain?Jul 8, 2026 at 2:29 PM · Reuters
- Trump's NATO trouble tourJul 8, 2026 at 4:46 PM · Axios