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WorldPublished: 8 July 2026 at 20:36

US threatens to cut trade with Spain; Trump reiterates pledge at NATO summit

US President Donald Trump has repeated his threat to cut off trade with Spain while attending the NATO summit in Turkey.

US President Donald Trump, while attending the NATO summit in Turkey, reiterated his threat to halt trade with Spain. This pledge is part of a broader US administration policy aimed at leveraging trade partners. The president had previously expressed dissatisfaction with Spain's trade policies and now used the summit platform to again warn of a possible embargo. No concrete measures have been officially confirmed in Washington, but the threat indicates rising tensions between the two nations. Spain is a significant US trading partner, and such a move could impact multiple sectors. Analysts suggest Trump's remarks could be part of negotiation tactics, yet they raise concerns about the future of transatlantic relations.

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