Spain tells of ‘surprise’ at Merz’s White House comments over Trump’s trade threats – Europe live

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 16 min read 100% complete by Jakub KrupaMarch 4, 2026 at 11:48 AM

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Spain's Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares expressed "surprise" to Germany regarding comments made by Friedrich Merz after Merz met with Donald Trump at the White House. The comments appeared to support Trump's threats to cut trade with Spain. Albares conveyed that Spain expected solidarity from Germany, given their shared currency, trade policy, and market. He contrasted Merz's stance with that of previous German chancellors, Angela Merkel and Olaf Scholz, suggesting a shift away from a pro-European spirit. The remarks follow Trump's threats to cut off trade with Spain.

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Greenland 30% Pedro Sánchez ×340% Denmark 40% France ×340% Angela Merkel ×250% Madrid 50% Olaf Scholz ×250% Germany ×370% José Manuel Albares 70% Donald Trump ×680% Friedrich Merz ×590% Spain ×1090%

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trade threats 90% spain 80% donald trump 70% germany 70% friedrich merz 70% european solidarity 60% trade policy 50% middle east crisis 50% us-israeli attack on iran 40%

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