Attention to soybeans and vehicle components: Economy Minister fears “escalation” in the trade war and says that it is “out of the question” to negotiate directly with Trump

State of shock, extreme nervousness and political cuitas: that's the spectre of Spain today hours after President Donald Trump's tariff announcement.

The United States is the fourth destination for products manufactured in Portugal. Last year, exports reached almost 9 billion euros, but the trade war left businessmen apprehensive.

Pedro Reis asks for a “firm and intelligent” response from the European Union, fearing an “escalation” of measures and countermeasures in global trade

La Moncloa, Madrid, Spain, Wednesday, 2 April 2025. Pedro Sánchez has shared with the top representatives of employers and workers that the government works closely with the EU on a response plan to protect our industries, companies and workers

Government, trade unions and employers will open a social dialogue table to channel the response to the tariff threat coming from the United States, where Donald Trump is threatening to unleash a world-class trade war. Pending further details on tariffs being made, senior members of the Executive have met on Wednesday with the leaders of CCOO, UGT, CEOE and Cepyme to inform them of the state of the situation and possible responses.The President …

On Wednesday afternoon, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez discussed with representatives of major employers' and unions the tariff measures the US administration could take within a few hours and the possible responses, both at the European and national levels.