German Suppliers Struggle with US Tariffs and Uncertainty

German automotive suppliers are facing mounting pressure as the US imposes steep tariffs on EU steel and aluminium—up to 50 percent. Companies like Thiel & Hoche and REBS are rethinking investments and considering production shifts abroad. The lack of a stable trade framework, rising energy costs, and excessive bureaucracy are compounding the challenges. Industry leaders call for new trade agreements to reduce dependency on the volatile US market, but EU political inertia remains a major hurdle.

 

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