The Government and the Regional Governments launch a Tariff Impact Monitoring Observatory

 

El Tariff Impact Monitoring Observatory will be a key tool to understand and face the challenges that They impose tariffs on Spanish foreign tradeThis space will provide up-to-date information on the regulatory framework, trade developments, specialized reports, relevant statistics, and sectoral studies. It will also integrate monitoring of the actions of the ICEX High Competitiveness Plan and commercial relaunch initiatives. Its collaborative design allows for the inclusion of contributions from Autonomous Communities, thus consolidating a coherent and unified national strategy.

 

Strategic Measures for the Export Sector

 

During the Council, the actions already implemented within the ICEX High Impact Competitiveness Plan, designed with a dual focus: immediate response y focus on competitiveness.

 

In the immediate response axis, the program stands out ICEX500, which has provided personalized attention to 20% of the Spanish companies with the largest export volumes to the United States. Although these companies report uncertainty, they have not yet experienced a significant direct impact. There has been growing interest in market diversification, where ICEX's support is highly valued in the initial phases. The first round of contacts with these companies will conclude before August 1.

 

Spanish exports to the United States are growing at the same rate as the world total, 2,6% in the first quarter of 2025.

 

The focus axis on competitiveness includes coordination to position the value of the 'Made in Spain', with the launch of a new international campaign planned for 2026. Innovation, business excellence, and advisory programs for growing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will be launched soon.

 

In the area of ​​financing, a strategy has been finalized Financial Advice for Internationalization, which will make it easier for companies to access and understand the financial products available for exporting and investing abroad.

 

Regarding talent, ICEX scholarships will be increased, the program will be reactivated ICEX Vives and new initiatives aimed at senior professionals and in collaboration with universities will be developed. Strategic alliances are being strengthened, including a key meeting with the Autonomous Communities in Galicia on June 19 and 20. In addition, new value chain services and the program will be launched in the third quarter of 2025. 'Source from Spain'.

 

The Ministry of Economy, through the Secretary of State for Trade, has held a series of information meetings with more than 400 potentially affected companies, explaining the status of negotiations between the European Commission and the United States and answering personalized questions.

 

In addition, five have been established Sectoral Working Groups, which are now operational and holding their third round of meetings this week. Their objective is to identify risks, share crucial information, and propose specific support measures, in close coordination with the sectors affected by potential tariffs. This ongoing evaluation will allow support measures to be adjusted and improved, ensuring a swift, effective response tailored to the specific needs of each sector.