Anti-Trump protests dominated morning coverage, with demonstrations across 1,400 US locations under the "Hands Off!" slogan following the tariff implementation. Spain's government response to the trade war intensified, with reports revealing €870M for weapons manufacturing and €803M for military systems amid growing economic concerns.
By midday, attention shifted to concrete impacts of Trump's "guantá" (slap) on Spanish businesses left "without alternatives," while Spanish ports prepared for prolonged trade hostilities. EU Commission President Von der Leyen warned of "proportionate countermeasures" if negotiations failed. Sánchez sought to strengthen economic ties with Vietnam and China as alternatives.
Political developments emerged with Irene Montero announced as Podemos' candidate for future general elections, while reports examined the psychological impact of Trump's immigration policies on undocumented Americans living in "permanent fear of deportation."