Trump Orders Halt to All US Trade With Spain — SkimNews
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- Donald Trump said he ordered Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to cut off all U.S. trade with Spain during a Wednesday NATO summit appearance.
- Trump called Madrid a "terrible partner" in the NATO alliance while announcing the trade directive against Spain.
Why it matters: Announcing a full trade cutoff against a NATO ally at the alliance's own summit — and labeling Madrid a 'terrible partner' — turns an intra-alliance dispute into a direct economic confrontation, leaving other NATO members to weigh backing Spain or avoiding a fight with Washington.
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