The Dutch, who during the Twelve Years’ Truce had made their navy a priority, proceeded to plunder Spanish and (especially) Portuguese maritime trade, on which Spain was wholly dependent after the economic collapse.
Os holandeses, que durante a Tregua dos Doce Anos fixeran da súa armada unha prioridade, devastaron o comercio marítimo español e especialmente o portugués, do cal España era completamente dependente despois da caída económica.