{"id":928,"date":"2025-10-06T09:56:57","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T07:56:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.omniaaduanas.com\/noticia\/como-afectaran-los-aranceles-de-ee-uu-a-las-empresas-espanolas\/"},"modified":"2026-04-23T11:36:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T09:36:13","slug":"how-will-u-s-tariffs-affect-spanish-companies","status":"publish","type":"noticia","link":"https:\/\/www.omniaaduanas.com\/en\/news\/how-will-u-s-tariffs-affect-spanish-companies\/","title":{"rendered":"How will U.S. tariffs affect Spanish companies?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Table of Contents<\/h2>\n
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  1. What is the United States applying and why?<\/a>\n
  2. Spanish sectors most exposed<\/a>\n
  3. Macroeconomic effects<\/a>\n
  4. Strategies to adapt<\/a>\n
  5. The key role of the customs agent<\/a>\n
  6. Conclusion<\/a>\n <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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    Recent announcements of new tariff measures by the United States<\/a><\/strong> have created a more uncertain environment for European exporting companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Sectors such as agrifood, steel, automotive, fashion, and the chemical industry<\/strong> are already assessing how these policies may affect their costs, margins, and supply chains. At Omnia Aduanas<\/strong>, we explain which measures are actually in force, which sectors are most affected, and how an advanced customs and logistics strategy<\/strong> can protect profitability and turn uncertainty into opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    What is the United States applying and why?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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    In 2025, the United States continues and reinforces<\/strong> sector-specific<\/strong> tariff measures, rather than imposing a general increase on all imports from the European Union.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    The most relevant are those applied under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act<\/strong>, which mainly affect imports of steel and aluminum<\/strong>.
    Products within the tariff-rate quotas (TRQ)<\/strong> may enter with reduced or zero duty, but those exceeding the allocated quota face an additional surcharge that may reach up to 50%<\/strong> of the product\u2019s value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In addition, anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigations<\/strong> remain in sensitive sectors\u2014automotive, textiles, and chemicals\u2014creating added uncertainty in trade flows. The official reasons include protecting domestic industry<\/strong>, correcting trade imbalances<\/strong>, and responding to European subsidies<\/strong>, as part of a protectionist policy launched in 2018.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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    Spanish sectors most exposed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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    Tariffs and quotas do not only raise final prices; they directly affect contracts, logistics, and export margins. These are the sectors with the highest exposure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Sector<\/strong><\/th>Main impact<\/strong><\/th>Examples<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    Agrifood<\/strong><\/td>Higher costs and loss of competitiveness compared with countries that have preferential agreements (Mexico, Chile, Canada).<\/td>Olive oil, wine, olives, canned vegetables.<\/td><\/tr>
    Metals (steel and aluminum)<\/strong><\/td>Application of Section 232 with a base tariff of 25% and up to 50% outside the TRQ quota.<\/td>Flat and semi-finished steel products exported from Catalonia or the Basque Country.<\/td><\/tr>
    Automotive and components<\/strong><\/td>Risk of additional measures; increase in logistics and material costs.<\/td>Components manufactured in Navarre or Aragon.<\/td><\/tr>
    Fashion and footwear<\/strong><\/td>Greater pressure on costs and loss of competitiveness compared with Asia.<\/td>Garment and footwear exporters in Valencia and La Rioja.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    Macroeconomic effects<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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    According to projections by the Bank of Spain<\/strong> and the European Commission<\/strong>,
    an average tariff increase of 20%<\/strong> could reduce Spain\u2019s direct exports to the United States<\/strong> by a similar proportion,
    causing a drop of between 0.2 and 0.3 percentage points of GDP<\/strong>. Sectors with high exposure to the U.S. market<\/strong> are already showing adjustments in orders and employment, especially in automotive, metallurgy, and agrifood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Strategies to adapt<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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    Companies with an international outlook can mitigate the impact if they anticipate and restructure their operations<\/strong>.
    Some key measures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Diversify markets.<\/strong>
    Reduce dependence on the United States and strengthen exports to Asia, Latin America, and Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Optimize logistics and production costs.<\/strong>
    Review suppliers, shipping routes, and transport contracts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Bring exports forward or manage inventory.<\/strong>
    Take advantage of the window before higher tariffs come into force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Establish a presence or local partnerships in the United States.<\/strong>
    Manufacturing or packaging in U.S. territory may reduce the tariff burden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Make use of European and national aid.<\/strong>
    There are financing lines, credit insurance, and support programs for internationalization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Review contracts and imported inputs.<\/strong>
    Tariffs may increase indirect costs, so it is advisable to update prices and contract clauses.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Spanish regions most affected<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Andalusia:<\/strong> olive oil, table olives, agrifood cooperatives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Catalonia:<\/strong> wine, steel, aluminum, industrial components.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Valencian Community and La Rioja:<\/strong> fashion, footwear, and manufactured products.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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      The key role of the customs agent<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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      In a changing international trade environment, having a specialized customs agent<\/strong> makes the difference between losing competitiveness and consolidating your market position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      At Omnia Aduanas<\/strong>, as an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO ES22000032)<\/strong>, we help your company to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Analyze the TARIC code<\/strong> to understand the real tariff impact.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Review Incoterms and export contracts<\/strong> to redistribute costs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Anticipate shipments or plan entries before new measures<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Advise on market diversification and preferential agreements<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Manage subsidies, insurance, and public guarantees<\/strong> to protect liquidity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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        Conclusion <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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        The new U.S. tariffs represent a challenge for Spanish exports,
        but also an opportunity to strengthen international strategy and customs efficiency<\/strong>. With the expert support of Omnia Aduanas<\/strong>, your company can anticipate changes, reduce risks, and maintain competitiveness<\/strong> in an increasingly demanding global environment.  <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":642,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_joinchat":[]},"class_list":["post-928","noticia","type-noticia","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.omniaaduanas.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/noticia\/928","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.omniaaduanas.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/noticia"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.omniaaduanas.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/noticia"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.omniaaduanas.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/642"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.omniaaduanas.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=928"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}