Published July 8, 2026 at 6:13 AM ET · Updated July 8, 2026 at 10:06 AM ET
Trump tells Bessent to halt Spain trade, calls Madrid a lost cause
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President Trump told Treasury Secretary Bessent to halt U.S. trade with Spain, referring to Madrid as a wasted cause. Fox News reports Trump is demanding an end to trade with the key American ally.
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