Spain reports normal US relations despite trade threats

The diplomatic relationship between Spain and the United States is proceeding without disruption despite recent trade threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, according to Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares. The friction emerged following Madrid's opposition to the U.S.-supported conflict involving Israel and Iran, which led the Spanish government to restrict U.S. military access to joint air bases. Trump responded by threatening a trade embargo and criticizing Spain's refusal to meet a 5% NATO defense spending target.