EEUU amenaza con imponer un arancel de 200.000 dólares a cada buque español y con restringir las exportaciones de aceite

The Federal Maritime Commission in the United States is proposing to impose steep trade penalties on Spain in retaliation for blocking ships carrying arms to Israel. The United States administration of Donald Trump is considering setting tariffs of $200,000 (180,000 euros) per Spanish vessel or restricting exports of key products such as oil.

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) concluded in a statement on Wednesday that Spain has created unfavorable maritime conditions for US-flagged ships. Consequently, the FMC proposes "corrective measures" to counteract these conditions, including imposing tariffs on all Spanish-flagged ships and restricting the import of certain Spanish products.

The FMC's investigation, which concluded in December 2024, found "compelling evidence that Spain denied access to its ports to US-flagged ships, and that these actions created unfavorable conditions for international maritime transport." These conditions have "serious consequences for the efficiency and reliability of the international maritime supply chain," threatening American exports and their ability to meet national security needs.

The FMC's formal proposal of sanctions leaves the United States just one step away from implementing the proposed trade retaliations against Spain. However, the US authority will first give Spain the opportunity to respond and evaluate potential alternative solutions to the issue. This threat from the Trump administration comes amid the pre-election campaign for the early General Elections called by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, potentially fueling the debate on the management of the Spanish government in international politics.