WorldPublished: 8 July 2026 at 16:37
Trump Threatens to Cut All Trade with Spain, but Obstacles Abound
President Trump's threat to cut off all trade with Spain would face political, legal, and practical hurdles and could provoke a wider trade war with the European Union, potentially roiling markets.
President Donald Trump has lashed out at Spain, suggesting the United States cut off all trade with the country. However, such a move would encounter significant political, legal, and practical challenges, according to analysts. It would also likely provoke a broader trade war with the European Union and could roil global markets. Given these obstacles, experts consider the threat unlikely to be carried out.
