US Europe relations Archives

Trump Orders Trade Cutoff With Spain, Triggering New NATO Rift Over Defense Dispute

July 8, 2026 by Chris Wick

Trump Spain trade cutoff showing U.S. and Spanish flags, NATO summit setting, and headline text “Trump Spain Trade Cutoff”

President Trump says he ordered a cutoff of all trade with Spain after criticizing the NATO ally over defense spending and military cooperation. The move creates a new diplomatic challenge between Washington and Europe.

Munich in the Long Shadow of Washington

February 13, 2026 by Chris Wick

At the Munich Security Conference, European leaders confront mounting uncertainty as the transatlantic alliance under Trump faces renewed strain. Behind diplomatic language, deeper recalculations are quietly unfolding.