The Spanish Prime Minister's Office responded to President Trump's directive to sever all trade relations, dismissing it as routine business and affirming that Spain's deep social, cultural, and economic ties with the United States will remain unchanged, according to reports. The Spanish PM reportedly mocked Trump.
The Spanish Prime Minister's Office dismissed President Trump's directive to cut all trade ties, characterizing it as routine business and affirming that Spain's deep social, cultural, and economic bonds with the United States remain unchanged. The Spanish PM reportedly mocked Trump in the statement, according to reports. The response follows a rapid series of Trump statements earlier today, all reported by The Zioneer at 11:13 Jerusalem.
At 11:13 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported three successive statements from Trump: first, he said he had cut off relations with Spain, calling it a 'bad partner' in NATO; within minutes, he called for a full severance of trade ties and criticized Spain's treatment of NATO chief Mark Rutte; and then he instructed his staff to cut all business dealings, describing Spain as 'hopeless' and 'bad people.' All reports originated from Abu Ali Express.
The dispute is part of a broader pattern of Trump's criticism of European allies. As The Zioneer reported on June 24, Trump described Spain as a 'shame show' and expressed disappointment with Italy, the UK, and Germany. On July 1, the US ambassador to NATO said Trump is disappointed with Spain, as The Zioneer reported.
The Spanish PM's reported mockery of Trump has not been independently confirmed. It remains unclear whether Trump will respond further to the Spanish dismissal.
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