The government privately pledged to business leaders to try to improve relations with the US: "It's not easy."

Spain's First Vice President, Carlos Cuerpo, held a closed-door meeting with business leaders who have significant interests in the United States. During the private gathering, Cuerpo acknowledged the challenges in bilateral relations, commenting that the situation 'is not easy.'

Recognizing the importance of the North American nation, Cuerpo assured the business community of his commitment to working behind closed doors to improve diplomatic and economic ties with Washington. He also explicitly noted his awareness that the market under Donald Trump's administration cannot easily be replaced.