"The change in the current trade scheme for aluminium and steel would be detrimental to the productive fabric in aggregate terms," the lobby said in its note, adding that Spain's total cast iron and steel exports to the U.S. reached 944 million euros ($977 million) in 2023.

President Donald Trump has said he will announce a 25% import tax on all steel and aluminium entering the US, a move that will have the biggest impact in Canada. Trump also said that there would be an announcement later in the week about reciprocal tariffs on all countries that tax imports from the US,