The Spanish Prime Minister's office responded to President Donald Trump's order to cut all trade ties with Spain, saying the country treats the statements as routine business matters. The response came shortly after Trump's directive was reported.
The Spanish Prime Minister's office dismissed President Donald Trump's directive to cut all trade ties with Spain, calling the matter 'business as usual.' The response came shortly after reports emerged at 11:13 Jerusalem this morning detailing Trump's order to his staff to sever all commercial ties with the country. The dismissive phrasing suggests Madrid is attempting to de-escalate the diplomatic friction rather than engage in a public confrontation.
The Zioneer first reported at 11:13 Jerusalem that Trump said he had cut off relations with Spain, calling it a 'bad partner' in NATO. Within minutes, at 11:13 Jerusalem, a second report detailed Trump calling for a full severance of economic ties, including halting visits, and criticizing Spain's treatment of NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. A third report at 11:13 Jerusalem stated that Trump instructed his staff to cut all business dealings with Spain, describing the country as 'hopeless' and 'bad people,' according to Abu Ali Express. The rapid sequence of statements underscores the escalating tension from Washington.
As The Zioneer reported on Wed Jul 1, the US ambassador to NATO stated that Trump is disappointed with Spain, reflecting ongoing friction between the two allies. The current exchange fits a pattern of US criticism of Spain's defense spending and cooperation within NATO.
The Spanish response remains a brief dismissal, with no details on potential countermeasures or further diplomatic engagement. The initial reports of Trump's directive rely on a single source, Abu Ali Express, and lack independent confirmation. It is unclear whether the order has been formally implemented or if it represents a public stance rather than a policy shift.
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Source and signal
- Internal intake