The Spanish government responded to US President Donald Trump’s threat to reduce trade between Washington and Madrid, stating, “The United States must comply with international law and its bilateral trade agreements with the European Union.”
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the United States would sever all trade ties with Spain after it refused to allow the US military to use its bases for operations related to the strikes on Iran.
“Spain’s position is very bad,” Trump told reporters during a meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the White House, adding that he had instructed Treasury Secretary Scott Bisent to “stop all deals” with Spain.
“We’re going to cut off all trade with Spain. We don’t want any relationship with them.”
The Spanish government has called on the US to comply with international law and its bilateral trade agreements with the European Union.
“Spain is a key member of NATO, fulfills its obligations, and contributes significantly to the defense of European territory. It is also a major exporting power within the European Union and a reliable trading partner for 195 countries worldwide, including the United States, with whom we share a historic and mutually beneficial trade relationship,” Spain said.
The Spanish government continued: “If the US administration wishes to review this relationship, it must do so while respecting the independence of private companies, international law, and the bilateral agreements between the European Union and the United States.”
It noted that Spain has the necessary resources to mitigate any potential impacts, support potentially affected sectors, and diversify its supply chains.
“The Spanish government’s will – in all circumstances – has always been to work towards free trade and economic cooperation between nations, based on mutual respect and adherence to international law. Because what citizens demand and deserve is more prosperity, not more problems.”
