Trump lashes out and cuts off trade with Spain at NATO Summit, demands control of Greenland
Trump called Madrid a "terrible partner" in NATO as he railed against allies for not supporting the war on Iran and ordered Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to halt all trade with Spain
Assessment
The U.S. President has escalated intra-alliance tensions by singling out Spain as a poor NATO partner and ordering a halt to all trade with it. This move ties alliance membership to compliance with U.S. military objectives, specifically regarding Iran, and introduces a demand for control over Greenland. The immediate impact will be felt in transatlantic trade and defense cooperation, with further diplomatic fallout likely as other allies assess their own standing with the administration.