The agreement, which establishes a fixed tariff of 15% to all exports, has been rated by Spanish companies as a a step backwards for multilateralism and a source of legal uncertaintyThe possibility that the United States could unilaterally change these decisions increases business concerns.
"Establishing a fixed tariff of 15% on all exports directly violates the principle of..." free trade"It generates insecurity and represents a step backwards with respect to the multilateral system on which our companies operate," says CEOE.
Spanish companies emphasize that this tariff imposition fragments international markets, affecting free competition and creating unequal treatment between companies, many of which have no room to react to the new situation. Although the agreement seeks to mitigate the threats posed by the U.S. Administration, in practice, imposes higher tariffs on specific sectors, undermining the competitiveness of Spanish industry.
It is noted that the Spanish business sector reiterates its unwavering commitment to free trade, respect for international regulations and a global economic system based on clear and predictable rules. For years, says the CEOE, agreements have been advocated that strengthen multilateralism and guarantee a stable operating framework on both sides of the Atlantic. However, the current agreement not only does not respond to this vision, but, according to the CEOE, leads to an opposite scenario with uncertain and dangerous consequences globally
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