08:23 (06:23)⇢Global Markets Plummet As Trump's Tariff War Intensifies
⌨The newspapers extensively report on the economic impact of Trump's tariff threats, with Asian markets plummeting and European markets expected to fall by 4% (RTVE, 20minutos). Spanish businesses express varied concerns, with energy companies remaining calm while manufacturers worry and consumer sectors fear recession (El Mundo). The US has compiled a list of 23 Spanish commercial grievances, from cinema to the 'Google Tax' (El País). Political coverage includes former PM Zapatero paving the way for budget negotiations between PM Sánchez and Catalan leader Puigdemont, potentially including a referendum (El Español), while the Generalitat plans to halve its websites to simplify administrative procedures (El Periódico).