Trump threatens to cut off trade with Spain, considers embargo

US President Donald Trump announced his intention to cut off trade relations with Spain during his latest joint press conference with German politician Friedrich Merz. According to him, he instructed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant to “cut off all business” with the country, hinting at the cessation of commercial contacts.

Journalists asked Trump about his relations with European states. The US president noted that the US position in Europe varies depending on the country. He praised Germany for its “great and good cooperation”, but called Spain a country with “terrible leadership”.

Trump explained his decision by saying that many European countries “enthusiastically” agreed to pay an additional 5% tariff on American goods, but Spain refused to do so. In addition, the US president noted that Spain had banned the use of its military bases by the US armed forces.

In his speech, Trump specifically emphasized that Spain has “wonderful people,” but the country’s leadership does not meet his expectations, which is why he decided to stop all trade with this country. According to him, this is a step aimed at protecting US economic interests.

The president also hinted at the possibility of imposing an embargo on trade with Spain. He did not specify the details of this measure, but noted that such a measure could be a response to Spain’s refusal to cooperate on issues of tariffs and military support.

Thus, Trump’s latest statements indicate a sharp change in the US approach to relations with Spain. Political experts emphasize that such steps could seriously affect bilateral trade and relations within NATO and European security in general.