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 U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has proposed a $200,000 fee for Spanish-flagged merchant ships entering American ports, as reported by the world's media.
Brussels, 15 Oct (EFE).- The European Commission 'evaluates carefully' and 'in close contact' with Spain the proposal of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) of the United States to impose taxes on Spanish-flagged vessels and to restrict the import of certain products.The FMC proposed on Wednesday to impose fees of $200,000 per trip to Spanish-flagged vessels and to restrict the import of products from Spain, such as oils, ceramics, beauty prod…
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cedarnews.netThe measure would reach merchant ships with a Spanish flag. The decision is in response to the blockade of vessels with weapons for Israel.
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