U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced an immediate suspension of trade with fellow NATO member Spain, accusing the country of failing to contribute adequately to the alliance's defense spending.

Speaking alongside NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte during the alliance's summit in Ankara, Turkey, Trump described Spain as a poor NATO partner, claiming it does not contribute its fair share to collective defense. He also called for all trade and visits involving Spain to be halted, expressing confidence that the move would pressure Madrid into changing its position.

Trump further criticized Spain's relationship with Rutte, suggesting the NATO chief had been treated unfairly by the Spanish government and arguing that the alliance continues to protect Spain despite what he described as insufficient contributions.

In response, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's office dismissed Trump's remarks as "business as usual," saying Spain had no plans to alter its strong trade ties with the United States.

Trump has consistently urged NATO members to increase their defense spending, advocating for a target of 5% of each country's gross domestic product (GDP). While NATO members have collectively agreed to work toward a 3.5% defense spending target by 2035, only five of the alliance's 32 member countries are currently projected to meet Trump's proposed 5% target.

The U.S. president has also criticized several NATO allies, particularly Spain, over what he considers inadequate support for U.S. military actions involving Iran. Earlier this year, he questioned Spain's economic performance in a Truth Social post, claiming the country contributes too little to NATO while facing significant financial challenges.This version corrects the defense spending figures while preserving the overall structure and meaning of the story.