Economic journal of Spain's foreign business
CUSTOMS AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE ALERT: Starting June 8, 2026, the US administration will tighten import conditions for steel, aluminum, and copper, requiring companies to audit their supply chains to avoid additional costs, according to the consulting firm Demos Global Group. The United States government will implement these measures starting… Read more
The Spanish Chamber of Commerce presents in New York the second edition of the Barometer on Spanish investment in the USA, revealing the strength of the companies and an optimistic forecast for growth, employment and investment, despite the growing international tensions.
Construction company Sacyr has completed the extension of Vanderbilt Beach Road in Florida two months ahead of schedule. The $159 million project strengthens the company's position in the North American market, where it has already delivered 13 road projects.
On June 24, Madrid will host a key conference for managers and exporters where the risks and opportunities that global instability presents for the trade axis between Europe, Latin America and the United States will be discussed.
The European Parliament on Tuesday approved the trade agreement negotiated in 2025 with the Trump administration, ending months of uncertainty. The ratification aims to stabilize trade relations and protect key sectors of the European economy.
The US administration has modified Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper, effective June 8, impacting supply chains. In response, the Madrid Chamber of Commerce has launched the 'US Trade Desk' to offer specialized technical advice to Madrid-based companies.
Spanish pharmaceutical company Grifols has announced the launch in the United States of FESILTY™, a new fibrinogen concentrate. Approved by the FDA, this treatment is intended for acute bleeding episodes in patients with Congenital Fibrinogen Deficiency (CFD), strengthening the company's presence in the North American market.
The Rioja Qualified Designation of Origin is launching an ambitious promotional program in the United States during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The strategy seeks to consolidate its position in the US market through alliances with the gastronomy, tourism, and hospitality sectors.
The US administration has confirmed a new series of military attacks against targets in Iran last night, to which the Tehran government responded immediately by announcing the indefinite closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key artery for global energy supply. This escalation is causing immediate shockwaves in commodity markets and putting economies dependent on hydrocarbon imports, such as Spain, on high alert.
The European Union and the United States have ratified the Turnberry Agreement, a pact that limits US tariffs to 15% to protect European exporters. However, the agreement includes protectionist clauses and is creating pressure on key sectors such as automotive and agriculture, in a context of risk management under the Trump administration.