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27.03.2025

27.03.2025Day Europe Responds to Trump's Car Tariffs As Macron Pushes Ukraine Peace Force

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 27.03.2025.

It displays 101 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

27.03.2025Day Europe Responds to Trump's Car Tariffs As Macron Pushes Ukraine Peace Force
Trump's announced 25% tariff on foreign-made automobiles dominated morning coverage, continuing yesterday's protectionist trade narrative. By mid-morning, Brussels was analyzing these measures, promising to respond "accordingly," while European manufacturers warned the tariffs would harm the US sector too.

The focus shifted to security as Macron hosted a Paris summit, attempting to display European strength amid Ukraine negotiations. Despite lacking unanimity, Macron announced Franco-British "guarantee forces" would eventually deploy to Ukraine post-peace, advancing the EU military peace force concept while maintaining sanctions against Russia - rejecting US suggestions to ease them.

Domestically, Catalonia marked two significant developments: water reservoirs surpassed 60%, officially ending the drought crisis, and support for independence fell below 40%, its lowest since 2011. The Consumer Affairs Ministry proposed a €1 million fine against rental agency Alquiler Seguro for allegedly abusive practices.
27.03.2025

02:22Trump Slaps 25% Tariffs on Foreign-Made Cars

The newspapers extensively report on Trump's announcement of a 25% tariff on all automobiles not manufactured in the United States (El Confidencial, El Español, El País, El Periódico, La Marea, La Razón, RTVE). This protectionist measure represents an escalation in global trade tensions, with Trump scheduling a press conference to detail these new policies (El País). In other news, María Tato, former director of the 2030 World Cup bid, gives an exclusive interview claiming to be "the victim of a perfect storm" (El Mundo), while Prime Minister Sánchez reportedly fails to justify military spending to his left-wing allies (Público).
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06:34Trump Slaps 25% Tariffs on Foreign Cars

The newspapers report extensively on Trump's announcement of a 25% tariff on all automobiles manufactured outside the United States (El Confidencial, El Español, El País, El Periódico, La Marea, RTVE). Spain's defense planning continues to be a major focus, with the government advancing a Defense Plan without support from coalition partners while the PP maintains a different position at the European level (infoLibre, Libertad Digital). The EU is promoting emergency preparedness, recommending survival kits with food, water, batteries and medications (La Vanguardia). In sports news, María Tato, former director of the 2030 World Cup bid, claims in an exclusive interview to be "the victim of a perfect storm" (El Mundo).
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11:07Brussels Analyzes Trump's Car Tariffs

The newspapers report on growing tensions in international relations. Trump's 25% tariff on foreign-made cars continues to dominate headlines, with Brussels now analyzing these measures and promising to respond "accordingly" (RTVE, El Español, El País). Macron and Zelensky express distrust of Russia's peace intentions, highlighting continued Ukraine war concerns (La Vanguardia). In domestic news, Catalonia's water reservoirs have surpassed the 60% level needed to officially declare the end of drought (El Periódico), while some workers reportedly live in vans to work in snowy areas (La Marea).

14:06Franco-British Forces Prepare for Ukraine Deployment

The newspapers report on international security developments with France and UK preparing to lead "guarantee forces" for Ukraine, though unanimity about deployment hasn't been reached (RTVE, 20minutos, Macron). In other international news, South Sudan is reportedly "on the brink of civil war" following the vice president's detention (La Vanguardia) and Israel continues attacks on Gaza (El Salto). Domestically, a PSC poll shows them maintaining their lead while Junts' decline boosts Aliança Catalana (El Periódico), and Foreign Minister Albares defends the EU's survival kit proposal with qualifications: "Nobody is preparing for any war" (El Plural).
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17:05European Peace Force Plans Advance for Post-War Ukraine

The newspapers report on international developments regarding peace negotiations and troop deployments. France and the UK are planning to send a mission to Ukraine to analyze potential peace force deployment (20minutos, RTVE, Público), with Macron asserting there will be "guarantee forces" deployed after peace is established. The EU advances on military peace force plans while refusing to lift Russia sanctions (El Confidencial, Público). In other news, Catalonia's support for independence falls below 40%, its lowest since 2011 (El Periódico), while the US has detained a Turkish student and revoked her visa for a pro-Palestinian article (El País).
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20:28EU Advances Ukraine Peace Force Plans While Maintaining Sanctions

The newspapers report on EU developments regarding Ukraine, with the bloc advancing plans for a "military peace force" while refusing to lift sanctions on Russia (El Confidencial, Público). In domestic news, the Catalan Parliament is proposing free Rodalies train service and an app to track incidents as solutions to the regional railway chaos (El Periódico). SOS Desaparecidos is demanding Valencia's President Mazón resign, testify in court, and apologize regarding the dana flooding response five months after the disaster (RTVE). In sports, Barcelona is leading 2-0 against Osasuna after Dani Olmo scored from a repeated penalty (La Vanguardia).
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