The morning news focused extensively on Trump's newly imposed tariffs (10% universal, 20% on EU goods, 34% on China), announced the previous day. Markets responded with dramatic plunges, creating what media called a "Black Thursday" with the worst Wall Street drops since the pandemic.
By mid-morning, President Sánchez announced a €14.1 billion plan to shield Spanish businesses and workers from the tariff impacts. The government initiated dialogue with opposition parties, excluding Vox, to create a unified response. Officials reported European losses could reach €81 billion annually, with later estimates suggesting a €380 billion impact across Europe.
Macron called for French companies to halt investments in the US, while Von der Leyen warned of "chaos" and promised EU counter-measures if negotiations fail. Environmental news emerged about contaminants at Tenneco in Badalona, with nine pollutants at excessive levels detected by Mossos.