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Trump demands end to trade with key US ally, calls it a 'wasted cause'

Jul 8, 2026Right

Trump called Spain a "wasted cause" at the NATO summit and demanded an end to all trade after the ally rejected the 5% defense spending target.

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US President Donald Trump once again called for an end to trade with Spain, citing its lack of support for the war in Iran and what he described as its failure to meet NATO commitments.

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President Trump on Wednesday said the U.S. will cut off trade with Spain, a move that would impact billions of dollars in goods across a swath of industries if carried out. “Spain is a wasted cause. We don’t want to do any trade business with Spain anymore by the way,” Trump said alongside NATO Secretary-General…

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