Summary
Former President Donald Trump has revived his threat to cut off trade with Spain, accusing the country of being a "terrible partner in NATO" during a summit in Turkey. While Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez downplayed the incident, Trump later claimed Spain had honored a request for payment, potentially referencing NATO's defense spending target. Experts are debating Trump's legal authority to impose such trade restrictions, particularly under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), with significant economic consequences anticipated if such measures were enacted.
