Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez said today: "Faced with the threats and retaliation from the United States, we have principles, values, and a government position based on international law. This is above all other considerations. We remain completely calm. Thanks to Spain's current strong economic situation, we have the fiscal space to develop compensation measures."
Comments: The phrase "completely calm" by Sanchez is the strongest response to Trump's trade bullying. Refusing to provide bases and refusing to participate in wars is not an act of confrontation with an ally, but rather upholding the principles of international law and the bottom line of peace, and refusing to be dragged into another disaster like the Iraq War. Trump's frequent threats to cut off trade essentially treat allies as vassals and impose military adventures on others. Spain has the economic strength, public support, and EU backing, and it neither fears threats nor compromises its principles.
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