08/07/2026 22:18 - Economia
Spain's First Vice President and Minister of Economy, Trade, and Enterprise, Carlos Cuerpo, has conveyed a message of total serenity and confidence to Spanish companies facing new threats of trade restrictions from the United States President, Donald Trump.
During his statements to the media at the Spanish Congress (the lower house of the Spanish parliament) on July 8, 2026, Cuerpo emphasized that the European bloc has the necessary mechanisms to protect its economy and commercial partners. The European Commission acts as the main negotiator and defender of trade policies for all 27 EU member states, ensuring a unified front.
The European Commission has said it is prepared to defend the interests of the Union or any of its Member States if the circumstance arises... therefore, total tranquility.
Accumulated investment stock of Spanish companies in the U.S.
U.S. investment in Spain despite the international situation
Cuerpo highlighted the enormous benefits of maintaining a deep and integrated commercial relationship with a strategic partner like the United States. He noted that Spain is currently in the implementation phase of the commercial agreements reached from the European perspective.
We have already advanced everything necessary to implement our part, and we hope the United States will do the same in the coming weeks, the minister added with a hopeful tone regarding the future of negotiations.
To continue strengthening these important ties, the Spanish government has redoubled its efforts with concrete actions. Among them, Cuerpo highlighted the recent opening of new commercial offices on U.S. soil, a key measure to bolster the flow of investments and support companies operating in both markets.
Despite the difficulties arising from the international geopolitical situation, data shows that U.S. investment in Spain continues to rise, consolidating the Iberian country as an attractive and safe destination for foreign capital.
Source: Infobae
Alfredo S. Quiroga
