In a 10-minute televised address Sánchez reflected on the wars in Ukraine and Gaza as well as the Iraq War more than 20 years ago and said “the government’s position can be summed up in four words: No to war”.

Trump threatened to impose a full trade embargo on Spain in response to Madrid’s refusal to allow the US to use the jointly run bases at Morón and Rotafor for strikes on Iran.

“Spain has been terrible,” Trump said during a meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday.

  • dude@lemmings.world
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    22 hours ago

    That’s interesting given that Spain has a trade deficit with the US: 27 billion dollars worth of imports and 20 billion dollars worth of exports

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      21 hours ago

      Maybe its worth more to some having morals than goods to trade. Interesting indeed, but I’m sure the country/people would stand behind that decision.