The US accuses Spain of harming its maritime trade and proposes a €180,000 tax on every Spanish ship.

The United States Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has proposed a fee of 180,000 euros per voyage for Spanish-flagged vessels following an investigation into alleged restrictive port practices against U.S. ships. The commission concluded that these practices have negatively impacted U.S. maritime commerce, prompting the proposed financial penalty.

In response, the Spanish government has stated that the dispute does not fall under bilateral jurisdiction. Officials in Spain maintain that the proposed measures and restrictions involve matters that must be addressed through the European Union, rather than through direct negotiations between the two nations.