DID Press: US President Donald Trump has announced that he has instructed his Treasury Secretary to begin the process of ending trade relations with Spain, describing Madrid as an “inappropriate partner” within NATO.
The decision follows growing tensions between Washington and Madrid after Spain opposed the use of joint military bases with the United States for operations against Iran and imposed restrictions on the passage of US aircraft linked to those operations through its airspace.
Trump’s latest move highlights the deepening dispute between the two NATO members, with security and foreign policy differences increasingly affecting bilateral relations in recent months.