Here’s why Trump threatened to cut off trade with Spain — and which goods could become hard to get in the US
Published on: Wednesday 08 July 2026
President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to cut off all trade with Spain, due to Madrid’s refusal to increase military spending and its airspace restrictions on the US’s attacks on Iran. Trump has warned NATO allies against playing “funny math” with their defense spending — by either failing to lay out clear plans to meet the figure or including non-military expenses — to European allies. Follow The Post’s live coverage of President Trump...