Multiple outlets report that President Donald Trump says the United States will cut off trade with Spain and has directed the Treasury Department to “cut off all trade” with the country, including visits. The move is described as an immediate halt to trading ties that could affect a wide range of goods and industries, with some reporting that impacts could reach billions of dollars. One outlet links the threat to Spain’s position on military spending and restrictions related to the use of Spanish airspace in connection with U.S. actions, while others focus on what the order would practically mean for companies and specific products.
Several sources also address legal and jurisdictional questions. Euronews notes that trade policy is an exclusive European Union competence, raising uncertainty about whether Washington can unilaterally go beyond tariff measures to target Spain directly. Other coverage similarly frames the announcement as a test of how far U.S. authorities can extend policy levers in the context of EU trade structures.
Experts cited by TIME say the president has broad authority in economic security matters, but the extent of what can be implemented immediately remains a central question.
