European Stock Market Falls After Trump Calls for Ending U.S.-Spain Trade

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Nidhi Kolhapur

July 8, 2026

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European stocks declined after President Donald Trump said he wanted to halt all U.S. trade with Spain. Spain’s IBEX 35 fell 2.2%, its biggest one-day decline since early May, while the Stoxx 600 dropped 1.7%, marking its largest daily loss since mid-March, according to the source. The move highlights investor concerns over potential trade tensions. Markets will watch for any official U.S. policy action or response from Spanish and European Union officials.

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