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Spain Deepens Economic Ties with China in Response to U.S. Tariff Policies

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's third visit to China highlights Spain's push for trade diversification and EU-China cooperation despite U.S. warnings.

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends a bilateral meeting with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez at Diaoyutai Guest House in Beijing on April 11, 2025.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping speaks during a meeting with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez at Diaoyutai Guest House in Beijing on April 11, 2025.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks with reporters outside the West Wing of the White House, Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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Overview

  • Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez met with Chinese President Xi Jinping to strengthen economic ties and address trade imbalances between the two nations.
  • Spain is advocating for a more balanced economic relationship between the European Union and China to counter the effects of U.S. tariff measures.
  • Sánchez emphasized the importance of diversifying Spain's export markets, with Chinese investment in renewable energy and critical materials playing a key role.
  • Chinese President Xi Jinping called on the EU to collaborate with China in resisting what he described as 'unilateral bullying' by the United States.
  • Spanish officials dismissed U.S. criticism of closer ties with China, asserting that such partnerships align with national and EU interests.