President Donald Trump ordered an immediate halt to commerce with Spain during a NATO summit in Ankara, escalating tensions over defense spending and the Iran conflict. Speaking to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and NATO Secretary‑General Mark Rutte, Trump stated he wanted no trade with the ally, calling Spain a “terrible partner” for refusing to commit to the alliance’s new 5%‑of‑GDP spending target and for denying U.S. use of its airspace and bases in the Iran war. Spain’s prime minister dismissed the move as routine, while the European Union vowed to safeguard member states’ interests. The dispute highlights persistent rifts within the military alliance.