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Donald Trump hits out at Spain for lack of support around Iran. “They have absolutely nothing”
During today's press conference and meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the White House, Donald Trump stated that in response to Spain's lack of willingness to help during the launch of the operation in Iran, the US is breaking off trade contacts with this country.
“Some European countries have been helpful and others haven't – and I'm very surprised by that. Germany was great… Spain was terrible. I even told Scott (Bessent, US Secretary of the Treasury – ed.)to break off all contacts with Spain. By the way, I'm not happy with the UK either” – said Donald Trump.
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The US president added that Spain has absolutely nothing that the United States needs. “Apart from great people. They have great people, but they don't have great authorities“- he continued.
Trump he has not explained how he intends to carry out this threat, which may prove particularly difficultbecause the United States maintains trade relations with the entire European Union. He later suggested that has the right to impose a total embargo on goods from that country, but has not clearly indicated that it intends to do so.
Spanish government: Trump must respect US-EU agreements
The government in Madrid, quoted by the EFE agency, in response to Trump's words, emphasizes that in order to revise US-Spanish trade relations Washington must act “with respect for the autonomy of private companies, international law and bilateral agreements between the EU and the US.”
The government assured that it has the necessary resources to limit possible impacts, help sectors that may be affected and diversify supply chains.
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The same sources noted that Spain is a key NATO member that fulfills its obligations and makes a significant contribution to the defense of European territory.
Madrid did not help Washington with Iran. This is how the Spanish government explained it
Shortly after Israel and the United States decided to attack Iran, at least 11 American KC-135T and KC-135R refueling aircraft left Spanish bases in Rota and Morón after Spain opposed the operation.
On Monday, the Spanish government stated that denied the use of its military bases to US forces engaged in an attack on Iranincluding key refueling aircraft that left Spain for other countries on Sunday.
“Spanish military bases will not be used for purposes beyond the agreement with the United States and the United Nations Charter” – Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said on Sunday in an interview for Spanish television. He called the US-Israeli operations “unilateral”.
