Spain’s second-largest lender, BBVA $BBVA, exceeded first-quarter earnings expectations thanks to resilient domestic performance, but signaled potential turbulence ahead. The bank issued a cautionary note regarding the impact of recent U.S. tariffs on its Mexican operations, which have long served as a growth engine. With global trade friction rising, BBVA is reconsidering its emerging markets exposure, particularly in Mexico and Turkey, in favor of a stronger focus on European markets.