US EditionSpain's Pedro Sánchez Rejects Trump's Trade Embargo Threat Saying 'No to War'
Sánchez cites Iraq war consequences and international law, rejecting military escalation and threats of trade embargo from Trump over Spain's refusal to support strikes on Iran.
- 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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