Earthquake c NATO summit Which ends with the “declaration” of the commercial war Pedro Sanchez Donald Trump. And this is that the President of the United States (USA) is furious, that Spain clearly does not do this 5% GDP In military expenses that ask members of the transatlantic alliance. Between the intentions to reveal Tariff warFrom Montloe, they warn of the existence of the only market in the EU, emphasizing that we are a “reliable partner”.
The refusal of Spain forced Trump to decide on justice by the hand, pulling the classics and threatening the Spaniards, punishing us through tariffs. In fact, he says that there will be “Pay a double” and even goes beyond the explanation that “The Spanish economy is all good”But “it can easily fall apart, if something is serious,” as it will impose export indicators.
After emphasizing, “he is the only one who refuses to pay” and Call a journalist who asked “tell him to return and pay”In addition to the fact that “they must join all these countries that pay 5%,” the Republican announced that “he is going to agree directly” with our country. Of course, after accusing the country, that it was “most hostile when adopting adherence” as a member state.
Caution and warning
Thus, it is clear that Trump’s anger was more than obvious, which led to the fact that he qualified the Spanish refusal to access his requirements as something from “Terrible ”,“ unfair ”or“ pity. “Meanwhile, they are careful from the government, in addition to understanding“ their words ”:“ We are not going to resist, ”executive sources suggested that Lassest asked about these tough statements by the American. “Very pleased with the contract 2.1%”as well as the fact that they will support their “commitment NATO“
In fact, both the Minister of Economics, Carlos, and the Secretary of State in Trade, Maria Amparo Lopez Chenila, stood out in two statements on Wednesday that Spain is Spain “Reliable partner”, “stable” and “hard” transatlantic alliance. Therefore, the socialist emphasized that Spain will cover the necessary abilities. “
“These relations (between Spain and the USA) should be from a global point of view”
As for the threat of Trump, however, they launch a warning, and this is that commercial policy with the entire European Union (EU). Thus, they explain that “It would be very difficult (injectable) specific tariffs for Spain,” without extrapolating them on the whole EUAs a unique commercial block. It is for this reason that the agreement with the third countries agrees on them and are the competence of the European Commission sent by Ursula von der Lein.
“These relations (between Spain and the USA) should be from a global point of view”Since “commercial policy is delegated in member states and, therefore, all the negotiations about the EU,” said Lopez Seenivil. For his part, the minister adjusted that “this is the basis for negotiations, between the EU and the USA.”
Effects achieve everyone
Despite the fact that there can be no tariff exceptions with one or more European states, as it would be for all 27, because otherwise the only market will be broken, the White House can do something to attack in the tariff terms of Spain and Put on the card about 18,000 million eurosOf course, this will not prevent the consequences of reaching other member countries.
So what they could do from Washington is that now, within the framework of negotiations with Brussels, they impose higher rates sectors or products that especially affect Spain Such as mechanical and electrical devices, oil and wine or pharmaceutical products. A total of 18 billion euros, it can be at risk. For example, some articles, which, however, will harm other countries such as Germany, Italy or Belgium.
What are the products that Spain export more in the United States?
At the moment, however, it is worth stopping and watching what products that last year were most exported to the United States. According to ICEX, in 2024 care Mechanical machines and devices The exported amounted to 2,510 million euros; While for the Germans it was about 30,000 million. Relative to those Electric type They did this for the cost of 1.503 million euros; Compared to 20,000 million Germany, 8000 Italy and 5000 Belgium.
In another order, it is also worth emphasizing the figures offered by the US trading balance in relation to them, it is supposed to be European partners. In this sense, the Spanish economy will not be most affected on the old continent, because although Spain is one of the few EU countries with a commercial deficit with the Americans, Germany, Ireland or Italy represents a huge excessField
From physical distance to advertising?
Leaving the numbers, the images also show a potential confrontation between Spain and the USA. Under these lines, a family photograph of NATO members, on which the distance between Trump and Sanchez was already illustrating what happened from the inside. Inside, Sanches did not give a hand to twist Given the attitude of Trump to the mat, he can fulfill his obligations to the Alliance without reaching this 5%.
Now you can expect Sanchez’s reaction after these hard and threatening Trump. During the appearance in North America, the president of the government confirmed that 2.1% of GDP in defense, which was perfect “Enough, realistic and compatible with the state of welfare.”
