The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) proposed measures to retaliate
against Spain, including a $200,000 fee on Spanish-flagged vessels docking at
U.S. ports and import restrictions on key Spanish exports such as olive oil. The
FMC said Spain in 2024 refused to berthing for three U.S. vessels on their grounds
cargo was related to Israel’s war in Gaza; after an investigation the agency
found Spain’s actions disadvantaged U.S.-flagged ships. Proposed import curbs
would target olive oil—Spain’s largest export to the U.S.—and cosmetics, other
oils and ceramics. The measures are not yet effective and are subject to a
60-day public comment period.
