Secretary of State of Commerce, Jaime García-Legaz, has enlisted nine multinational companies so that they can advise and assist the ICEX in its task of internationalizing the pymes.
With this initiative, the Ministry of the Economy reclaims its leading role after the Ministry of the Exterior tried to adapt to the declining demand for Spanish products.
Margallo's department did well to act as an ambassador and help support companies in their work outside of Spain, particularly when these companies have been characterized by scanty business acumen.
Still, the Spanish Institute of Foreign Commerce has the strongest experience in this environment and, therefore, it should be the group to design and implement export policies.
