The government of Spain has responded to strong remarks made by the U.S. president Donald Trump, who said he would “cut off all trade” with Spain and described the ally as “terrible” due to what he called a lack of cooperation regarding military bases.
In an official statement, the Spanish government said that if Washington wants to review trade relations, it should do so while respecting the autonomy of private companies, international law, and bilateral agreements between the European Union and the United States.
Spain also stressed that it is a key member of NATO, fulfilling its obligations and making significant contributions to the defense of European territory, according to reports by RTVE.
Meanwhile, Trump stated that the United States would use Spanish bases if necessary for operations related to Iran — whether Spain approves or not.
Madrid also highlighted that Spain is one of the European Union’s major export powers and a reliable trade partner for 195 countries worldwide, including the United States, with which it maintains a long-standing and mutually beneficial relationship.
Furthermore, the Spanish government emphasized that Spain has the resources needed to mitigate potential impacts if the threats materialize, support sectors that could be negatively affected, and diversify supply chains.
Despite the tensions, the government reiterated that its main goal remains support for free trade and economic cooperation between countries — always based on mutual respect and international law.
