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08.04.2025

08.04.2025Day Trump Escalated Tariffs To 104% As Markets Regained Stability

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 08.04.2025.

It displays 143 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

08.04.2025Day Trump Escalated Tariffs To 104% As Markets Regained Stability
Following "Black Monday," European markets rebounded slightly with Spain's IBEX 35 rising 2.37%. The core development was Trump's dramatic escalation, imposing 104% tariffs on China after Beijing failed to respond to his ultimatum. Spanish authorities calculated 80% of exports to the US would be affected, prompting the government to approve a €14 billion mitigation package.

EU Commission President Von der Leyen attempted diplomatic outreach to China, calling for collaboration to defend "free and fair trade" against tariff escalation. Meanwhile, domestic politics complicated Spain's response as PP cited a supposed "hidden pact" with Junts to justify breaking cooperation with PSOE on tariff measures.

By evening, Spanish media reported on alternative manufacturing shifts to Vietnam—dubbed the "new China"—while Sumar opposed defense allocations partially intended for American weapons. Spain's women's football team provided a rare positive note, defeating Portugal 7-1.
08.04.2025

03:52Real Economy Now Threatened By Market Collapse

The newspapers continue reporting extensively on global market turbulence. New headlines reveal that beyond stock exchanges, the market collapse threatens the real economy (El Confidencial). China faces a dilemma between yielding to Trump's ultimatum or facing a total trade war (El Español). While European and Asian markets plunged during "Black Monday," Wall Street showed more resilience amid volatile trading (RTVE). In non-economic news, reports indicate that worldwide executions from the death penalty exceeded 1,500 in 2024 (El Salto).
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05:25Market Collapse Threatens Real Economy

The newspapers report extensively on market instability threatening the real economy (El Confidencial), with European technology giants Apple and Meta facing EU sanctions for digital market regulation violations (El País). International tensions dominate headlines, with the US reinforcing military presence in the Persian Gulf amid Iran threats (La Vanguardia) and China condemning Trump's tariff threats as "blackmail" (RTVE). Meanwhile, Netanyahu promises Trump to eliminate Israeli tariffs on US products (20minutos). In domestic politics, reports show Ayuso encouraging PP leaders to break bridges Feijóo tries to build with Sánchez (infoLibre), while Vox diverts attention from Trump's tariffs by discussing the Valley of the Fallen (El Plural).
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07:43China Vows To Fight "Blackmail" Tariffs As Markets Lose €9.2 Trillion

The newspapers extensively report on the escalating trade war between China and the US. China has firmly responded to Trump's tariff threats, vowing to "fight until the end" and calling the measures "blackmail" (El Español, RTVE, 20minutos). The economic impact is severe, with global markets losing 9.2 trillion euros—equivalent to half the EU's GDP—with tech companies suffering the heaviest losses (El País). In domestic news, students and faculty at Complutense University have begun mobilizations toward a general strike (El Salto), while online misogynistic "incel" content has increased 500% since the pandemic (El Periódico).
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10:00EU Reaches Out To China Against Trump Tariffs

The newspapers report extensively on the escalating global trade tensions, with EU Commission President Von der Leyen calling on China to avoid further escalation and support a negotiated solution to Trump's tariff threats (El País, RTVE, 20minutos). European markets are attempting to recover losses as Trump's tariffs are about to take effect (El Periódico). In separate developments, Trump representatives are reportedly pressuring Panama regarding control of the Panama Canal (El Salto), while domestic politics feature controversy around Prime Minister Sánchez's wife, Begoña Gómez, with an audio recording suggesting her involvement in a hiring decision (La Razón).
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13:27Spain Approves €14 Billion Anti-Tariff Package

The newspapers extensively report on Spain's response to Trump's tariffs, with the government approving a €14 billion plan to mitigate their impact (infoLibre, Público). EU Commission President Von der Leyen is calling on China to support a negotiated solution and avoid further escalation (RTVE, 20minutos, El País). Meanwhile, Spanish tourists are reportedly avoiding travel to the US (La Vanguardia), and far-right party Vox faces criticism for supporting Trump's tariff policies (El Plural). In domestic news, new healthcare regulations will allow nurses to prescribe medications and pharmacists to dispense some without specific prescriptions (El Periódico).
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16:52Spain Faces 80% Export Impact From Trump Tariffs

The newspapers extensively report on Trump's tariffs impact on Spain, with calculations showing 80% of Spanish exports to the US will be affected (El Español, 20minutos). Media explain how tariffs increase prices for consumers and businesses (El Confidencial), while China demonstrates resilience against Trump's measures (La Vanguardia). The government has approved a €14 billion plan to mitigate impacts, though PP is hesitant to support it, claiming a "hidden pact" with Junts (El Plural). Other coverage includes far-right exploitation of young men's economic frustration (El País), and regional politics where the Catalan government secured support for housing decrees (El Periódico).
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18:18Trump Slaps 104% Tariffs On China

The newspapers extensively report on the dramatic escalation in US-China trade tensions, with Trump imposing 104% tariffs on Chinese imports starting tonight (eldiario.es, El Español, El Periódico). This comes after Beijing failed to respond to Trump's ultimatum. Spanish media focus heavily on domestic impacts, with government calculations showing 80% of Spain's exports to the US—nearly €18.6 billion annually—will be affected (El País). Prime Minister Sánchez has assured that Spain has sufficient economic capacity to withstand these tariffs (El Plural), while political tensions rise as PP uses negotiations with Junts as an excuse to break cooperation with PSOE on tariff responses (Público, Libertad Digital).
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20:26Trump's Tariff Demands Threaten 80% Of Spanish Exports

The newspapers heavily report on Trump's tariffs, particularly the 104% levies on China (El Confidencial, El Español), with new developments showing Spain calculates 80% of its exports to the US could be affected (El País). Political tensions continue as PP complicates negotiations on anti-tariff measures, using Junts as an excuse (infoLibre, Libertad Digital). In security news, 48% of women in Barcelona avoid public transport at night due to safety concerns (El Periódico). Sports coverage features Spain's dominant 7-1 victory over Portugal (RTVE) and Champions League action with Rice scoring against Real Madrid (El Mundo).