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Fact-check: X searches reveal numerous recent posts confirming Trump threatened to cut all trade with Spain over its refusal to allow US use of military bases for Iran strikes, with Spain responding and White House noting cooperation. This is corroborated by major outlets like BBC, Reuters, NYT, AP, and CNN reporting the exact claim amid NATO tensions. Fully consistent with real-time evidence and no contradictions found.
Trump says US will cut all trade with Spain over military bases, defence spending
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President Trump has threatened to cut all trade with Spain over disputes related to military bases and defence spending commitments. The threat represents an escalation of tensions between the US and European NATO allies over burden-sharing. Spain is considered relatively less economically vulnerable to US trade pressure compared to other European nations.