Trump orders trade halt with Spain amid NATO defense-spending dispute

At a NATO summit in Ankara, Donald Trump said he instructed the Treasury to cut off all trade with Spain, calling it a “wasted cause” and pressing Pedro Sánchez to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP. Spain argues it already spends about 2% and ranks seventh among NATO members, while Moncloa says it will respond calmly with supporting data. The confrontation follows prior threats over the use of U.S. bases near Iran and reflects ongoing tensions over allied burden-sharing in Europe.