Spain, Trump and BRICS

Trade war is a 'zero-sum game,' Spain's PM warns, as Trump threatens EU with tariffs
"A trade war is not in the interest [of either party] neither for the U.S., neither for the European Union," Pedro Sanchez said.
Trump mistakes Spain for a member of the BRICS bloc and repeats the threat of massive tariffs
U.S. president Donald Trump has apparently confused Spain for a member of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, causing some head-scratching and jitters over possible tariffs in Madrid.
Trump Mistakes Spain for a BRICS Bloc Country
President Donald Trump on Monday mistakenly identified Spain as a member of the BRICS bloc, a group comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. The comment caused confusion in Madrid and raised concerns about potential tariffs.
Trump Miscategorizes Spain as BRICS Nation, "We'll Put at Least a 100% Tariff on Their Business"
While signing executive orders in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump was asked by a reporter what “can you expect” from countries in NATO that “spend the least amount,” including France and Spain.
Trump falsely insists that Spain is a BRICS nation with tariff threat in Oval Office
After being sworn in as the 47th US President, Donald Trump met reporters in the Oval Office while signing executive orders where he made this erroneous claim.
Trump Confuses Spain with a BRICS Member and Threatens 100% Tariffs
The new president criticizes Spain's contribution to NATO as still "very low". The new President of the United States, Donald Trump, is very clear that Spain's defense spending remains "low, very low,
Trump's presidential start marred by BRICS blunder with Spain
Donald Trump has officially begun his presidency in the United States. After his inauguration, the politician signed several urgent executive orders. During this task, Trump made a significant error.
Brexit blamed as Spain proposes ban on Britons buying homes
Brexit has been blamed for ruining the plans of Britons looking to move to Spain, following an announcement by the country’s prime minister that he is looking to ban property purchases by those from ...
Spain's beaches turn brown as warning issued for fives areas including Majorca
The beaches of Spain have turned brown due to Rugulopterix okamurae, a type of algae native to the Pacific but has invaded ...
Spain's PM Sanchez floats ban on non-EU citizens buying properties
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said he would propose to ban purchasers from outside the European Union from buying ...
British tourists flying to Spain face big 2025 change and must provide four pieces of 'evidence' to get in
According to the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs' website, visitors are required to have a minimum of €114 per person per ...
Road Tripping: 5 European countries that are best for an epic road trip
Are you planning to go on an exciting road trip this year? Motorway toll seller Vignette Switzerland has ranked the best ...
Sanchez says Spain pulling its weight in NATO after Trump criticism of defence spending
Spain is a "reliable partner" in NATO, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Wednesday, after U.S. President Donald Trump criticised Madrid for falling short on its financial contributions to the ...
Spain's planned 100% property tax for non-EU buyers could hurt more than it helps, economists say
Spain's prime minister said too many foreigners were buying investment homes. But efforts to discouraging them could hit the ...
The beautiful European country that's stealing British expats away from Spain
As Spain tightens its grip on property taxes for non-EU residents, British ex-pats are eyeing a new European gem with ...
Spain premier aims to ban non-EU citizens from buying homes
Non-residents from outside the EU bought some 23,000 houses and flats in Spain in 2023. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Foreigners in Spain facing a 100% tax on homes as the country battles a housing crisis
As Spain continues dealing with a nationwide housing crisis, its government has proposed an unconventional fix to the problem ...