HUFFPOST - Paul Krugman Reveals Why Donald Trump’s New ‘Completely Crazy’ Threat Will Never Happen
The renowned economist quickly torpedoed the president’s plan to cut off trade with Spain.
The renowned economist quickly torpedoed the president’s plan to cut off trade with Spain.
OPINION: President Trump bashed Spain at the NATO Summit on Wednesday, accusing the country of not doing enough to support NATO and the US. #NATO #Trump #Spain About Rising: Rising is a weekday morning show with bipartisan hosts that breaks the mold of morning TV by taking viewers inside the halls of Washington power like never before. The show leans into the day's political cycle with cutting edge analysis from DC insiders who can predict what is going to happen. It also sets the day's political agenda by breaking exclusive news with a team of scoop-driven reporters and demanding answers during interviews with the country's most important political newsmakers. Follow Rising on social media: Website: Hill.TV Facebook:…
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the United States would halt trade with Spain, calling the country a “terrible partner in NATO” and accusing Madrid […] Source
President Donald J. Trump criticized Spain's NATO contributions and called for an end to all U.S. trade and official visits with the country during the NATO summit in Turkey.
President Donald J. Trump criticized Spain’s NATO contributions and called for an end to all U.S. trade and official visits with the country during the NATO summit in Turkey. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump , during a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, called for an end to all U.S. trade with Spain , citing the country’s refusal to meet NATO defense spending targets and its treatment of NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. Trump also called for a halt to official visits to Spain, labeling the Socialist Party-led country a “terrible partner” and a “wasted cause.” DETAIL: Trump criticized Spain for refusing to commit to the alliance’s new target of spending five percent of GDP on defense, saying the U.S.…Open
The U.S. is considering suspending Spain from NATO, according to a news report citing a Pentagon email, over alleged lack of cooperation in Iran operations.
To leftists abroad, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of Spain is a hero for standing up to President Trump. At home, Mr. Trump is seen as Mr. Sánchez’s political savior from thorny domestic challenges.