Can Trump really cut off all trade with Spain? Here’s what the law says

Can Trump really cut off all trade with Spain? Here’s what the law says

Donald Trump’s threat to “cut off all trade with Spain” has drawn immediate, strong responses from politicians and the media alike. But beyond grabbing headlines, the threat raises a significant question in terms of law and international trade: can the US really suspend commercial relations with a…

Could the US cut off trade with Spain? Here’s what international law says

Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez gave a televised address on March 4, 2026, where he publicly refused Spanish involvement in the war on Iran. Fuente: Palacio de La Moncloa.Donald Trump’s threat to “cut off all trade with Spain” has drawn immediate, strong responses from politicians and the media alike. But beyond grabbing headlines, the threat raises a significant question in terms of law and international trade: can the US really suspend co…