Spain is a wasted cause. We don’t want to do any trade business with Spain anymore.
Donald Trump: “Spain is a wasted cause. We don’t want to do any trade business with Spain anymore.”
On the recordJuly 8, 2026
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theguardian.comEditor's note · Context
Criticism of Spain at NATO summit.
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