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03.04.2025

03.04.2025Black Thursday Of Global Market Collapse Under Trump's Tariffs

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 03.04.2025.

It displays 110 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

03.04.2025Black Thursday Of Global Market Collapse Under Trump's Tariffs
The morning news focused extensively on Trump's newly imposed tariffs (10% universal, 20% on EU goods, 34% on China), announced the previous day. Markets responded with dramatic plunges, creating what media called a "Black Thursday" with the worst Wall Street drops since the pandemic.

By mid-morning, President Sánchez announced a €14.1 billion plan to shield Spanish businesses and workers from the tariff impacts. The government initiated dialogue with opposition parties, excluding Vox, to create a unified response. Officials reported European losses could reach €81 billion annually, with later estimates suggesting a €380 billion impact across Europe.

Macron called for French companies to halt investments in the US, while Von der Leyen warned of "chaos" and promised EU counter-measures if negotiations fail. Environmental news emerged about contaminants at Tenneco in Badalona, with nine pollutants at excessive levels detected by Mossos.
03.04.2025

05:30EU Hesitates As Trump Imposes Sweeping Global Tariffs

The newspapers report extensively on Trump's trade war, with multiple sources covering his imposition of a universal 10% tariff, 20% tariff on EU products, and 34% on China (Público, RTVE, infoLibre). New developments show the EU hesitating to provide an immediate response to these tariffs (infoLibre). In domestic news, several autonomous communities are challenging the distribution system for unaccompanied migrant minors at the Constitutional Court (El Salto), while government supporters are preparing a lawsuit against the president of media group Prisa (El Confidencial).
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08:12Trump's Tariff Mathematics Threatens Recession

The newspapers report extensively on Trump's tariff announcement, with multiple sources detailing his imposition of a 10% universal tariff, 20% on EU products, and 34% on China (La Razón, La Vanguardia, RTVE, eldiario.es, infoLibre, Público). New coverage examines Trump's "mathematical" method for calculating trade retaliation (El Mundo) and analyzes potential economic consequences including recession, inflation, and job losses (La Razón). In domestic politics, a battle between government and opposition over control of the Nuclear Safety Council that will oversee nuclear plant closures is emerging (El Periódico), while investigations continue into an ultra-right organization called "Núcleo Nacional" (El Plural).
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El Mundo

Pedro Sánchez comparece ante la amenaza arancelaria de Trump

En directo.
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10:38Spain Unveils €14.1 Billion Plan To Counter Trump Tariffs

The newspapers report extensively on Spain's response to Trump's tariffs, with President Sánchez announcing a €14.1 billion support plan for affected sectors (El País, Público, RTVE). Multiple sources analyze Trump's "mathematical" method for calculating trade retaliation (El Mundo) and warn about potential global consequences including recession, inflation, and job losses (La Razón, Libertad Digital). Environmental concerns appear as Mossos police detect excessive levels of nine contaminants around the Tenneco facility in Badalona, some at 41 times above permitted limits (El Periódico).
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13:39Sánchez Announces €14.1 Billion Shield Against Trump Tariffs

The newspapers report on Spain's response to Trump's aggressive tariff plan, with President Sánchez announcing a €14.1 billion support package to counter the economic impact (El Periódico, infoLibre, La Razón, Libertad Digital, RTVE, 20minutos). Global stock markets have experienced significant losses, with the Ibex dropping 1.3% and Brent oil falling over 6% (El País). Housing issues remain prominent with April 5th highlighted as a key date for housing reform (El Salto), while far-right activist Isabel Peralta appeared in court claiming "our people are threatened with death" (El Plural).
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16:56Trump's Tariffs Hit Century High

The Spanish newspapers are heavily focused on Trump's aggressive tariff measures, which have reached their highest levels in a century (El País, El Mundo). Reports analyze global economic impacts, with EU losses potentially reaching €81,000 million annually (20minutos). In response, Spain's President Sánchez has announced a €14,100 million support plan for affected sectors (RTVE, infoLibre, La Razón, Público). Other news includes infrastructure developments with the L8 railway extension in Barcelona now fully under construction (El Periódico) and debate over whether Dani Alves' sexual assault case acquittal could set a new judicial precedent (La Vanguardia).

21:20Global Market Crash As Trump Tariffs Loom

The newspapers report extensively on the global market turmoil triggered by Trump's tariff announcements, with stock exchanges experiencing a "Black Thursday" of massive declines across the U.S., Europe, and Asia (El Periódico, La Razón, RTVE). European Commission President Von der Leyen warns of "chaos" from these measures and promises an EU response if negotiations fail (El País). The potential economic impact on Europe is estimated at €380 billion (infoLibre), prompting Spanish President Sánchez to seek a common EU shield of financial aid (Público), while the Spanish government initiates discussions with the opposition PP party regarding response strategies (El Plural, 20minutos).