Valladolid calls for protecting trade ties with the US and maintaining strategic trade

 

 

La Cámara de Comercio, Industria y Servicios de Valladolid has made a formal appeal for dialogue between the governments of Spain y United StatesThe goal is to preserve a business relationship that is considered strategic, but which is currently going through a period of uncertainty and legal insecurityThis situation has been aggravated by the ruling of Tribunal Supremo de EE.UU. of February 20th and the subsequent term of the president Donald Trump, factors that have directly impacted the flow of goods from the province.

 

During the 2025 fiscal year, exports of Valladolid Exports to the North American market suffered a significant decline 22,4 %reaching a value of €213,377 billion. This figure contrasts negatively with the €275 million recorded in 2024. According to data from the platform DataComex of the Ministerio de Economía, Comercio y EmpresaThe trade balance has also decreased, standing at 166 million euros compared to 222,4 million in the previous period.

 

Analysis of trade flows and key sectors

 

Despite the overall context, certain sectors maintain a specific weight in the bilateral relationship. rubber and its manufactures Provincial sales lead with €171,68 million, followed by beverages and mechanical machinery. Meanwhile, Castilla y León It showed a divergent behavior from that of the province, with a 7% increase in its total exports to U.S., totaling 740 million euros.

 

Trade Indicator (Valladolid – USA)	Year 2024	Year 2025	Variation (%)
Exports (Millions of euros)	275,0	213,3	-22,4%
Imports (Millions of euros)	52,6	47,3	-10,1%
Trade Balance (Millions of euros)	222,4	166,0	-25,3%

 

Impact of the new tariff regulations

 

Operational instability has intensified following the cancellation of global tariffs imposed under the IEEPA by the US Supreme Court. The Administration's response Estados Unidos It has been the imposition of a temporary global tariff, initially of 10% and later raised to 15 %, protected by the Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. Given this scenario, the Cámara de Valladolid, in alignment with the Cámara de España, recommends that local businesses adopt contingency measures.

 

• Contract management: Review contracts to include clauses "tariff pass-through" or transfer of tariffs.
• Risk mapping: Identify which tariff codes HS are subject to the exemption or the new 15% levy.
• Diversification: Accelerate the opening of markets in areas such as to Canada, United Kingdom, Asia and European Union to reduce excessive dependence.
• Model adjustment: Assess the establishment of local stock or destination assembly agreements when demand justifies it.

 

The Chamber of Commerce emphasizes that Spanish companies operate with "excellence and the highest level of commitment," contributing to the progress of the US economy in strategic sectors such as infrastructure, energy, and finance. It is worth remembering that United States It remains the largest international investor in Spain, which reinforces the need to maintain the mutual trust.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about the trade situation with the U.S.

 

How much is the new tariff imposed by the US?

Following the Supreme Court ruling, the US administration has implemented a temporary global tariff that began at 10% and has finally reached 15 % under Section 122 of the Trade Act.

 

What are the most exported products from Valladolid to the USA?

The leading product is the rubber and its manufactures (171,68 million euros), followed by beverages (14,38 million) and machines and mechanical appliances (6,97 million).

 

What measures does the Chamber recommend to mitigate the impact?

It is advisable to review contracts with price clauses, diversify geographical markets, control liquidity in the face of long collection cycles, and internally document all logistical and customs impacts suffered.