Concerns about US tourism in the Balearics
United haven't noticed any change in trend, but there is uncertainty.

U.S. citizens are paying big bucks to move to Spain.
U.S. citizens are paying big bucks to move to Spain.
US buyers pay highest prices to snap up Spanish property
North Americans are still well behind Britons, who remain the biggest foreign buyers in Spain.

Saturday's protest in Palma has been hailed a triumph.
Saturday's protest in Palma has been hailed a triumph.
Housing crisis
Calls for expropriation of flats from large US property owners in the Balearics in response to tariffs
Balearic MP has called for the expropriation of all flats owned by American “vulture funds” in the Balearics - one of which she claims has around 960 rented properties.
Spanish snub the United States for Easter
The United Kingdom remains in the top positions, despite the recent entry into force of ETA UK visas.
Mallorca looking to attract US 'brain drain' researchers
Research centres in Spain have been receiving applications from US scientists wishing to move to Europe because of Trump administration policies.

The Bulletin warned of a scramble for eggs a few weeks ago.
The Bulletin warned of a scramble for eggs a few weeks ago.
Cost of a full English for Brits in danger in Mallorca
Increase in demand for eggs in the United States will cause prices to rise even more.
Americans may have to pay 200% more for their Spanish wines
“The European Union, one of the most hostile and abusive taxing and tariffing authorities in the World, which was formed for the sole purpose of taking advantage of the United States, has just put a nasty 50% Tariff on Whisky,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
Surge in demand for Spanish Golden visas as U.S. citizens seek new life away from Trump
Richard Gere has recently moved to Spain and has slammed Donald Trump

Eggs could end up in short supply if Spain starts mass exports to the United States.
Eggs could end up in short supply if Spain starts mass exports to the United States.
Egg prices could crack new record in Mallorca
Supply of eggs to the Balearics from the mainland could be hit, forcing prices up to around a euro per egg.
U.S. companies in Madrid ask Trump to treat Spain differently
Spain imports more from the U.S. than it exports there, unlike the European Union as a whole.

US President Donald J. Trump
US President Donald J. Trump addresses the Republican Governors Association meeting at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC, USA, 20 February 2025.

Nearly 71% of Spaniards believe that US President Donald Trump's government will negatively affect Spain's economy
Nearly 71% of Spaniards believe that US President Donald Trump's government will negatively affect Spain's economy
Pay your way on defence or else
“Europe needs to start paying for its own defence. The days of the 7th Cavalry charging to the rescue are over...”
Spanish winemaker hedging against US tariffs
Wine exports from Spain to the U.S. rose by 20% in December, an increase the Spanish Wine Federation attributes in part to stockpiling by importers ahead of possible tariffs.
Orban, Le Pen hail Trump at far-right 'Patriots' summit in Madrid
Far right party Vox has steadily gained ground in Spain in several polls over the past months.
- Green light for roll-out of Entry-Exit System for Britons heading to Europe
- Over 2,800 homes in Soller are either empty or not used as main residences
- Caught on video: Second largest animal on the planet spotted off the coast of Mallorca
- Sir Chris Hoy back on his bike in Mallorca
- As house prices in the Balearics reach a new high, there is a warning about the impact of foreign immigration
Comment
Cash is still king in Mallorca
I most certainly am not in a cash economy sort of job and as a freelancer and business owner, I pay handsomely in tax terms for the privilege.
Anna Nicholas17/03/2025 14:42