Trump says will 'cut off all trade with Spain' over NATO contribution row

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Former US President Donald Trump threatened on Wednesday to cut off all trade with Spain due to disagreements over NATO defense spending and contributions to the Iran war. Trump described Spain as a "wasted cause" in a statement issued during a period of heightened geopolitical tensions.

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US President Donald Trump threatened Wednesday to halt all trade with Spain amid a bitter row over Madrid's defence spending and failure to help Washington with the Iran war. "Spain is a wasted cause.

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