Trump Threatens Spain Over Failure to Combat Iran, Foreign Ministry Says Trade Should Not Be Weaponized

K-LinePoet · 2026-03-25T03:40:18+00:00

On March 4, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning presided over a regular press conference. A reporter from Agence France-Presse asked: According to reports, US President Trump threatened to cut off all trade relations with Spain after the Spanish government refused to allow the United States to use its air bases to strike Iran. What is China's comment on this? In response, Mao Ning stated: "US and Israeli military strikes against Iran violate international law, and trade should not be instrumentalized or weaponized." (The Paper)

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2026-03-25 03:40:18

On March 4th, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning hosted a routine press conference. An AFP reporter asked, according to reports, U.S. President Trump threatened to cut all trade relations with Spain after the Spanish government refused to allow the U.S. to use its airbases to strike Iran. What is China’s comment on this? In response, Mao Ning stated, “The U.S. and Israel’s military strikes on Iran violate international law. trade should not be weaponized or politicized.” (The Paper)

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