The recent 20% tariffs imposed by Donald Trump on European goods, including Spanish products like wine and olive oil, have placed Spain's far-right Vox party in a difficult position.

While Vox leader Santiago Abascal has publicly expressed opposition to the tariffs, he has avoided directly criticizing Trump, instead blaming the European Union, Spain's government, and opposition parties for failing to protect Spanish interests.

Abascal argues that EU policies, such as the Green Deal, are more damaging than U.

S. tariffs.

Despite his claims of advocating for Spain in Washington, critics accuse him of maintaining a "complicit silence" with Trump.

This controversy highlights the tension between Vox's alignment with Trump and its need to address the economic concerns of its voter base, particularly in agriculture.