US EditionSpain's Pedro Sánchez Rejects Trump's Trade Embargo Threat Saying 'No to War'
Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez rejects U.S. trade threats after barring military base use for strikes on Iran, citing risks of repeating Iraq war consequences, per his televised address.
- On Wednesday, March 4, 2026 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez rejected U.S. trade threats and reaffirmed his opposition to strikes on Iran, framing the stance as an anti-war position.
- On Tuesday, Donald Trump threatened a full trade embargo after Madrid barred U.S. use of the jointly operated Rota and Morón bases for strikes on Iran, saying "Spain has been terrible."
- The European Commission said it was 'ready' to defend EU interests amid Trump’s threats, with Spain's Ibex 35 down 0.8% in early trading, and Sánchez reaffirming 'No to war.'
- Sánchez said the government is studying economic measures to shield Spaniards, while CEOE, CEPYME and ATA said trade relations likely remain unaffected, noting EU’s collective negotiation limits.
- Beyond the immediate dispute, Sánchez warned that 'Twenty-three years ago, another US administration dragged us into a war with the Middle East. It triggered the largest wave of insecurity our continent has experienced since the fall of the Berlin Wall,' linking it to NATO spending debates over Spain's 2.1% of GDP versus the 5% target.
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'No to the war': Spain digs in as rift with US deepens
Spain's prime minister defiantly posted "No to the war" on Wednesday, deepening a rift with the United States after Madrid refused the use of its bases to attack Iran and Washington threatened trade reprisals.
Pedro Sánchez, president of Spain, gave a statement in national chain, where he reaffirmed that his country will not be involved in the armed conflict between the US and Israel against Iran, an issue that has brought him problems in his relationship with Washington. Remember that the Spanish government denied the US the use of the bases of Rota and Morón, to carry out attacks on the Islamic country. In retaliation, Trump announced that he would …
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has responded to President Donald Trump's threat to cut off trade with his country over his stance on war with Iran. In a video released by his office, Sanchez claimed that when it comes to the current conflict, Spain's position has been "clear and consistent" and in line with positions taken on the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, foreign media write, reports Telegraph. "The position of the Spanish government can b…
Despite Washington's threat of a breakdown in trade relations, the Spanish Prime Minister maintains his critical position with regard to the war against Iran and stands up to the United States.
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