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.

After US President Donald Trump confused Spain with a member of the BRICS bloc, a spokesperson for the Spanish government responded, saying she was unsure why Trump made the comment. Trump erroneously said Spain was in BRICS when a journalist asked him on Monday about NATO countries like Spain which don’t meet the NATO minimum of spending 2 percent of economic output on defense.

President Donald Trump has again warned that he will impose 100% tariffs against countries of the BRICS bloc, of which India is a part, if they take any steps to replace the U.S. dollar.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order temporarily suspending all U.S. foreign assistance programs for 90 days pending reviews to determine whether they are aligned with

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.

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.

Donald Trump has officially begun his presidency in the United States. After his inauguration, the politician signed several urgent decrees. During this task, Trump made a notable error. The new occupant of the White House mistakenly included Spain in the BRICS countries.

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.