US President Donald Trump called for an end to trade with Spain at the NATO summit in Ankara on Wednesday.
Speaking about Spain's refusal to commit to NATO's new defence spending target of 5% of GDP, Trump said that “Spain is a terrible partner in NATO” at a joint press conference with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. The president added that "Spain is a wasted cause and we don't want to do any business with them", instructing Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on the spot to halt commerce with Spain.