Trump threatens to cut all trade with Spain after Madrid refuses Iran strike bases

President Trump declared he would cut off all trade with Spain and instructed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to begin implementation after the Spanish government refused to allow U.S. forces to use its military bases for Operation Epic Fury strikes against Iran. Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, whose left-wing government has called for diplomatic resolution rather than military action, rebuffed the threat, emphasizing that any policy review must respect international law and existing EU-U.S. bilateral agreements. Trump also criticized British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for limited cooperation, stating this is not the age of Churchill, as Operation Epic Fury continues to expose fractures among traditional U.S. allies.