Trump Signals U.S. to Halt Trade With Spain Over NATO Defense Spending Row

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President Trump said the U.S. would cut off trade with Spain amid a dispute over defense spending and Spain’s stance on NATO’s 2035 target, reviving a long-running feud. The move’s practicality is unclear since EU trade policy governs Spain, and Spain has criticized U.S. actions on Iran and allowed bases in the past, complicating the relationship ahead of NATO discussions.
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