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01.02.2025

01.02.2025Day Trump's tariffs struck thrice

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 01.02.2025.

It displays 66 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

01.02.2025Day Trump's tariffs struck thrice
Trump's morning announcement of simultaneous tariffs against Mexico (25%), Canada (25%), and China (10%) dominated Spanish media coverage, building on previous day's threats. The measure's formal signing occurred in the evening, with additional warnings of increases if retaliation occurs.

Medical colleges across Spain expanded their protests against Mónica García's Framework Statute, while the PSOE Congress in Madrid sparked controversy by mixing images of Ayuso with Milei and Orbán. A medical plane crash in Philadelphia commercial district added to aviation concerns following the previous day's Potomac incident.

By evening, regional tensions surfaced as López and Illa proposed a "shared prosperity model" between Catalonia and Madrid, while protests continued in Valencia against Mazón's dana management. The day concluded with Melody winning Benidorm Fest 2025, securing Spain's Eurovision representation.
01.02.2025
06:19

06:24Trump launches triple tariff strike

The newspapers report extensively on Trump's new trade war declarations, imposing 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada, 10% on China, and threatening the EU with similar measures (El País, La Vanguardia, 20minutos, eldiario.es). Spanish media analyzes Trump's political style, with El Mundo detailing how wrestling stars influenced his crowd management techniques, while El Confidencial examines the rise of "cool Trumpism" in Spain.
11:19

11:47Trump's triple tariff strike deepens

The newspapers report extensively on Trump's new tariff announcements, with expanded coverage of the 25% rates on Mexico and Canada, and 10% on China (El País, La Vanguardia, eldiario.es). Medical colleges across Spain join protests against Mónica Garcia's Framework Statute (La Razón), while Catalonian private nurseries face crisis with one-third closing since 2001 (El Periódico). Israeli hostage testimonies detail captivity conditions in Gaza (El Mundo).
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17:38Medical plane down in Philadelphia

The newspapers report on a medical plane crash in Philadelphia with six people aboard, crashing in a commercial area 3km from the airport (El País). The PSOE Congress in Madrid generates controversy by mixing images of Ayuso with Milei, Orbán and neo-Nazi marches (El Español, 20minutos). Medical colleges across Spain expand their protests against Mónica García's Framework Statute (La Razón). Moncloa's plans affect Amancio Ortega and BlackRock's investments by 137 million euros (El Confidencial).
18:15

23:23Trump signs triple tariff package

The newspapers report on Trump's signing of new tariffs against Mexico, Canada, and China (eldiario.es, 20minutos), while Marco Rubio makes his debut as Secretary of State in Panama amid tensions (El Mundo). Hamas releases Israeli hostage Yarden Bibas, with indications his family didn't survive captivity (El País). Regional budget issues persist across Spain, with 5 autonomous regions securing agreements despite lacking absolute majorities (El Periódico). Singer Melody wins Benidorm Fest 2025, securing Spain's Eurovision spot (RTVE).
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