European Union responds to US threats against Spain

United States President Donald Trump has declared his intention to halt all trade with Spain, describing the country as a poor NATO partner following a lack of support for US actions against Iran. President Trump instructed US Commerce Secretary Scott Bessent to implement the suspension of trade relations. In response, European Commission spokesperson Olof Gill stated that the EU will continue to protect the interests of all its member states and expects the US to uphold existing trade commitments. The EU emphasized that it maintains its goal of stable, predictable, and mutually beneficial transatlantic trade. Regarding separate tensions over Greenland, the Commission reiterated that decisions regarding the territory's future belong solely to the Danish people and the inhabitants of Greenland. The Spanish government has opted for a measured response, officially dismissing the American rhetoric as standard political practice. Madrid currently seeks to avoid further escalation in its diplomatic relationship with Washington. The European Commission reaffirmed its commitment to the principles of territorial integrity and national sovereignty.