Luis Planas promotes the reduction of trade barriers with the US to strengthen agri-food exports

 

Minister Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación, Luis Planas, met today with the ambassador of Estados Unidos en España, Benjamín León Jr., to strengthen bilateral agri-food trade and reduce trade barriers, after achieving a surplus of 688,79 million euros in 2025.

 

Promoting open and competitive international trade

 

During the meeting held at the ministry headquarters, Luis Planas has emphasized the strategic importance of maintaining a Open, stable and mutually beneficial tradeThe Minister of Agriculture has stressed that the roadmap must include the reduction of trade barriers that hinder the transit of agri-food products, always guaranteeing fair and adequate competitive conditions for both markets.

 

The trade relationship between the two countries is fundamental to Spain's foreign economy. Currently, Estados Unidos It consolidates its position as a preferred partner, occupying the seventh place in the ranking of destinations for Spanish exports and the same position as the origin of agri-food and fisheries imports that arrive in España.

 

Trade balance and leadership of olive oil

 

The economic data for fiscal year 2025 reflect the strength of this link. España closed the year with a positive trade balance of 688,79 million euros in its trade with the North American power. In this context, the sector of olive oil It remains one of the major players, with the US market being one of its main destinations globally.

 

Statistical Concept (2025)	Value / Position
Position of EE. UU. as an export destination	7st place
Position of EE. UU. as a source of imports	7st place
Trade balance in favor of España	688,79 € million
Key strategic product	Olive oil

 

Technological vanguard and innovation

 

Beyond the exchange of goods, the encounter between Luis Planas y Benjamín León Jr. It has served to highlight the value of technical cooperation. Both representatives discussed the crucial role played by technology and innovation in the agri-food sector in the modernization of the sector.

 

So much España , the Estados Unidos They are currently located at cutting edge technologyThis opens up new opportunities for collaboration in more efficient and sustainable production processes that will ensure the global leadership of both powers in the agri-food sector.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about the bilateral meeting

 

What is the state of the trade balance between Spain and the United States?

The balance is highly favorable for España, with a positive balance of 688,79 million euros recorded in 2025, placing the US market as the seventh most important trading partner.

 

What are the main objectives of the Ministry of Agriculture with these meetings?

The main objective is to strengthen stable trade and reduce trade barriers to improve the flow of agri-food exports and imports between both nations.

 

In which technical areas is there the greatest interest in collaboration?

There is a mutual interest in innovation and agri-food technology, fields in which both the Spanish and American markets are leading international benchmarks.