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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 09.04.2025.
It displays 119 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
09.04.2025 ⇢ The Day Of Tariff Checkmate
⌨The tariff war escalated dramatically as Trump implemented his threatened duties. China immediately countered with 84% tariffs on all US products, strategically targeting rare earth materials essential for American manufacturing. By midday, the EU approved retaliatory tariffs worth €21 billion on US goods, with only Hungary opposing.
European markets suffered, with Spain's IBEX plunging 2.7%. The Bank of Spain announced it would lower growth forecasts due to trade disruptions. Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez, visiting Vietnam, warned that "workers lose the most in trade wars" while the US Treasury Secretary cautioned Spain against closer Chinese ties, describing it as "cutting its own throat."
By evening, Trump made a surprising move, suspending tariffs for 90 days for most countries while increasing China's to 125%. This announcement triggered Wall Street to surge over 7%, demonstrating the volatile market reactions to Trump's unpredictable trade strategies.
European markets suffered, with Spain's IBEX plunging 2.7%. The Bank of Spain announced it would lower growth forecasts due to trade disruptions. Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez, visiting Vietnam, warned that "workers lose the most in trade wars" while the US Treasury Secretary cautioned Spain against closer Chinese ties, describing it as "cutting its own throat."
By evening, Trump made a surprising move, suspending tariffs for 90 days for most countries while increasing China's to 125%. This announcement triggered Wall Street to surge over 7%, demonstrating the volatile market reactions to Trump's unpredictable trade strategies.
09.04.2025
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España sigue dependiendo de sí misma para acabar primera del grupo A3 de la Nations League.
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España sigue dependiendo de sí misma para acabar primera del grupo A3 de la Nations League.
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España sigue dependiendo de sí misma para acabar primera del grupo A3 de la Nations League.
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España sigue dependiendo de sí misma para acabar primera del grupo A3 de la Nations League.
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Consulte los 75 productos principales importados por España afectados por la propuesta de nuevas tasas
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Guerra comercial | Idoya Noain
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Guerra comercial | Idoya Noain
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Segundo mandato del magnate
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04:39⇢Trump's Tariffs Take Effect Despite Global Retaliation Threats
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Trump's tariffs taking effect, with the US imposing 104% tariffs on China (eldiario.es, El Español) and preparing 20% tariffs on the EU (20minutos). Spain is concerned about protecting ham exports to China amid trade tensions (El Mundo). Brussels has proposed retaliatory tariffs on 1,700 US products including contact lenses and rearview mirrors (El País). Despite international threats of retaliation, Trump boasts that world leaders "kiss his ass" while seeking negotiations (El Periódico). Analysts suggest Trump's motivations go beyond economics, representing a fundamental challenge to the global order (El Salto).
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Arsenal, 3 - Real Madrid, 0
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Guerra comercial | Idoya Noain
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Mercado inmobiliario | Patricia Castán
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El presidente español y el primer ministro vietnamita defienden el multilateralismo y el libre comercio
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07:50⇢Sánchez Warns Workers Biggest Losers In Trump's Trade War
⌨The newspapers extensively report on the global trade war, with Trump's new tariffs taking effect - 104% on China and 20% on the EU (RTVE, 20minutos, Público, eldiario.es). Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez, currently in Vietnam, warns that "workers lose the most in trade wars" while advocating for multilateralism and free trade with Vietnam's leader (El País, El Plural). The fallout from protectionist policies is already redirecting investment patterns, with luxury commercial properties attracting funds previously aimed at residential real estate through the now-ended "golden visa" program (El Periódico).
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El Periódico
Mercados | Esther Chapa
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Arsenal, 3 - Real Madrid, 0
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El Periódico
Mercados | Esther Chapa
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El Periódico
Mercados | Esther Chapa
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Libertad Digital
El Gobierno dinamita un posible acuerdo con el PP
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Visita oficial | Adrián Foncillas
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Arsenal, 3 - Real Madrid, 0
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Libertad Digital
El Gobierno transfiere 2.000 millones extra a Defensa aunque necesita otros 15.000 millones para acercarse al 2% del PIB
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10:13⇢China Weaponizes Rare Earth Metals In Tariff Counterattack
⌨The newspapers heavily report on Trump's tariffs taking effect and the escalating global trade war. Headlines focus on China's strategic counterattack using rare earth materials (El Confidencial), while Sánchez defends free trade during his Vietnam visit against Trump's protectionist measures (El Periódico, El País, El Plural). Reports highlight Trump's planned trillion-dollar defense budget (Libertad Digital) and Bank of Spain reducing growth forecasts due to the tariff war (20minutos). New developments include an agreement regulating seasonal rentals in Catalonia (El Salto) and Arsenal's 3-0 victory over Real Madrid (La Vanguardia).
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Los recargos de Estados Unidos a las importaciones empiezan a aplicarse mientras su presidente se muestra abierto a negociaciones “a medida” tras el caos provocado
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COMPARECENCIA EN EL CONGRESO | Iván Gil
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Libertad Digital
Pablo Iglesias pide dinero para financiar su nueva Taberna Garibaldi
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13:14⇢China Slaps 84% Tariffs On All US Products
⌨The newspapers extensively report on China's aggressive response to Trump's tariffs, with Beijing raising duties to 84% on all US products (El Confidencial, El Español, El País, Público, RTVE, 20minutos). China strategically targets rare earth materials, which are crucial for technology and manufacturing (El Confidencial). Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez, speaking from Vietnam, warns that protectionist policies benefit no one and calls for unity against Trump's tariff measures (El Plural). Meanwhile, domestic politics continue with Economy Minister Cuerpo attempting to balance support from both PP and Junts for Spain's anti-tariff plan (El Periódico).
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El presidente español y el primer ministro vietnamita defienden el multilateralismo y el libre comercio
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El presidente español y el primer ministro de Vietnam defienden el multilateralismo y el libre comercio
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Guerra comercial | Beatriz Ríos
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El Periódico
Guerra comercial | Beatriz Ríos
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La generación de electricidad con este combustible en declive cayó en EE UU más rápido con el republicano que con Obama y Biden
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La Vanguardia
Respuesta a EE.UU.
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15:48⇢EU Approves €21 Billion Tariff Counterattack
⌨The newspapers extensively report on escalating trade war tensions. The EU has approved retaliatory tariffs worth €21 billion on approximately 1,000 US products, with only Hungary opposing the measure (El Periódico, La Vanguardia, RTVE, 20minutos). China has counterattacked Trump's policies by raising tariffs to 84% on US goods and strategically targeting rare earth materials vital to American manufacturing (El Confidencial, El Mundo, El Español). The US Treasury Secretary has warned Spain against closer ties with China (El Español), while Trump's campaign promises about reviving coal contrast with production declines during his first term (El País).
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El Periódico
Guerra comercial | Quim Bertomeu
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Arsenal, 3 - Real Madrid, 0
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El Periódico
Guerra comercial | Idoya Noain
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Guerra comercial | Idoya Noain
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El Periódico
Guerra comercial | Idoya Noain
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18:33⇢Trump Suspends Global Tariffs But Spikes China's To 125%
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Trump's new tariff decisions, suspending tariffs for 90 days on most countries while dramatically increasing those on China to 125% (El Periódico, El Mundo, Público, RTVE). This announcement triggered Wall Street to surge over 7% (RTVE). Multiple sources highlight warnings from the US Treasury Secretary to Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez about seeking closer ties with China, describing it as "cutting his own throat" (El Español, El Mundo, 20minutos). The global bond market shows signs of alarm, with American bond values collapsing, revealing deeper aspects of the economic crisis (El Confidencial).
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La rápida resolución de la apelación contra la inhabilitación y la tibia respuesta de sus votantes calman los ánimos en el partido
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Arsenal, 3 - Real Madrid, 0
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La generación de electricidad con este combustible en declive cayó en EE UU más rápido con el republicano que con Obama y Biden
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Barcelona, 4 - Borussia Dortmund, 0
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23:36⇢Trump Suspends Global Tariffs But Boosts China's
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Trump's conflicting coal policies, promising revival despite production drops during his first term (El País). In sports, Barcelona dominates Dortmund 4-0 in Champions League (La Vanguardia). The trade war continues as Trump pauses most tariffs for 90 days while increasing China's to 125% (RTVE, Público), and the EU approves its first retaliatory tariffs without Hungary's participation. A corruption investigation reveals government connections in the Hidrocarburos case, with UCO confirming ministerial mediation (Libertad Digital).