The Exporters Club welcomes the 15% US tariff agreement: "A moderate tariff is better than a 30% tariff"

The entity has expressed that, although a possible 10% reduction in the Spanish exports to the United States., this fall is manageable compared to the consequences of a stricter measure. Antonio Bonet, president of the Club, stated: "A moderate tariff is better than one of 30%"Bonet also highlighted the importance of the US market, recalling that the exports to the United States represent almost the 5% of total Spanish exports and the 1,13% of national GDP.

The Exporters Club calls for strengthening the adaptability of Spanish companies, promoting market diversification, and improving competitiveness to mitigate the impact of this new commercial context.

The sectors that will be most affected by this new tariff imposition are those of equipment goods, semi-manufactured products y agro-foodThis scenario is further complicated by the intense global competitionespecially with China, whose exports to Europe have increased while its sales to the US have decreased. This dynamic exerts a extra pressure the Spanish companies, which not only face the increase in salary, tax and regulatory costs, but also the challenge of competing in international markets with cheaper Chinese products and supported by state subsidies.

In view of this situation, the Exporters Club emphasizes the urgency of the Spanish companies strengthen their capacity to adapt, promote the market diversification and improve their competitiveness. They also insist on the need for the authorities to implement concrete support measures that contribute to increasing the international competitiveness of national companies.