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He said it was likely airports in Spain and Portugal have independent power supplies, "which will see big diesel generators which fire off when it senses no power from its usual grid supply".

Some Ikea branches in Spain switched to backup generators and stopped customers from entering its stores.

Knock on effects continue: Back-up generators at airports kicked on, allowing most flights to leave on time, but some have been unable to operate.

Second, while the administration touts tariffs as a revenue generator from foreign manufacturers, the reality is that tariffs inevitably become taxes on American consumers.

If the wholesale price is below this fixed price, the renewable generator gets paid a top up by a government-owned company.