US floats fees for Spanish ships, caps on olive oil imports over port dispute
The commission also proposed curbs on olive oil, cosmetics, oils and ceramics, saying Spain created unfavorable conditions for U.S.-flagged vessels.
- On Wednesday, the Federal Maritime Commission proposed imposing a $200,000 per-voyage fee on Spanish-flagged vessels and restricting imports of Spanish goods including olive oil, cosmetics, and ceramics over a port access dispute.
- An investigation by the agency revealed Spain denied access to US-flagged vessels at its ports, creating unfavorable shipping conditions that hindered national security needs and ocean supply chain efficiency.
- Trade categories facing potential restrictions include perfumery, oils, fats, ceramics, and confectionaries, with measures subject to a 60-day public comment period before taking effect.
- Spanish government officials stated on Wednesday they are analyzing the FMC's conclusions and will defend national interests in coordination with the European Commission and member states.
- These proposed measures represent the first concrete trade plan since President Donald Trump threatened to sever ties with Spain last year over NATO spending and stances on Gaza and the US-led Iran conflict.
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The figure represents 17% of all shipments from Madrid to Washington in 2025. More information: The US begins a commercial war with Spain for the blockade of Sánchez on ships bound for Israel.
The proposal is made public after, on repeated occasions, Donald Trump has asked to punish Spain commercially for its differences in NATO defense spending, its position with regard to Israel and the war against Iran.
U.S. Shipping Regulator Proposes $200,000 Fees on Spanish Ships Over Port Ban
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is proposing $200,000 fees on Spanish-flagged vessels entering American ports, along with restrictions on billions of dollars in Spanish imports, after concluding that Spain’s...
US floats fees for Spanish ships, caps on olive oil imports over port dispute
The US Federal Maritime Commission on Wednesday proposed imposing a $200,000 fee on Spanish-flagged ships calling at US ports and restricting Spanish imports including its biggest seller, olive oil.
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