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02.02.2025

02.02.2025Day of Tariff Walls and Madrid's War of Words

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 02.02.2025.

It displays 70 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

02.02.2025Day of Tariff Walls and Madrid's War of Words
The morning headlines focused on Spain's budget challenges, with multiple regions operating without approved 2025 budgets. Melody's Eurovision victory with "Esa Diva" at Benidorm Fest provided brief distraction from mounting economic concerns.

Trump's implementation of tariffs against Mexico (25%), Canada (25%), and China (10%) dominated midday coverage, with both Mexico and Canada announcing reciprocal measures. Spain meanwhile certified its position as solar power leader, with photovoltaic becoming the largest installed power source.

The afternoon saw an escalation in political rhetoric as Sánchez launched attacks against Madrid's President Ayuso, labeling her administration a "ultra-right multinational" coalition. Economy Minister Cuerpo announced an upward revision of GDP growth forecast to 2.6% for 2025, while tensions emerged between Supreme and Constitutional courts over potential criminal investigations of magistrates.
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06:57Spain's regions navigate budget void

The newspapers report on several budget challenges across Spain's regions and municipalities, with multiple areas operating without approved 2025 budgets (El Periódico, eldiario.es). Melody wins Benidorm Fest 2025 with "Esa Diva," securing Spain's Eurovision representation (El País, RTVE). Political tensions continue over PSOE's relationship with Bildu, with García-Page expressing concerns about the government's approach (El Mundo).
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12:01Solar Spain outshines as Trump hits north

The newspapers report on Trump's implementation of new tariffs against Mexico, Canada (25%) and China (10%) (El País). Meanwhile, Spain certifies its position as a solar power leader, with photovoltaic becoming the largest installed power source (El Mundo). Local concerns focus on budget negotiations, with Junts playing a decisive role in the approval process (20minutos). Police operations in Barcelona metro identify 135 suspects with multiple prior offenses (El Periódico).
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14:09Sánchez brands Ayuso's alliance "ultra-right multinational"

The newspapers report on Prime Minister Sánchez's attacks against Madrid's President Ayuso, labeling her part of a "ultra-right multinational" coalition united by money (El Confidencial, El Español, La Razón, 20minutos). Meanwhile, Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo announces an increase in GDP growth forecast to 2.6% for 2025 (El Periódico). NBA coverage focuses on potential Doncic trade discussions by Dallas (La Vanguardia).
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19:37Tariff walls rise across Americas

The newspapers report extensively on Trump's new tariff policy, with Mexico and Canada responding with reciprocal measures (El País, La Vanguardia, El Periódico). The move signals a shift toward consolidating oligopolies (El Confidencial), while China plans to file a WTO complaint and the EU reserves right for a firm response (El País). Meanwhile, tension rises between Spain's Supreme and Constitutional courts over potential criminal investigations of magistrates (eldiario.es).
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