"The Spanish government opposes this decision and hopes to reach an agreement that will change the current dynamics of trade relations between countries in the common economic interest," - said in a statement from the department.

As RIA Novosti points out, earlier in the United States announced the preservation of counter duties against the EU in the case of the aircraft manufacturer Airbus.

These trade measures cover trade of $ 7.5 billion per year, and duties will be the previous 15% for aircraft and 25% for other products.

Earlier, European Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan said that the European Union will intensify its work with the United States to find solutions to the resulting trade problems.