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US tariffs: How one German firm is coping

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August 27, 2025

German companies are trying to navigate US tariffs — some by moving production across the pond. Skylotec, a specialist in work safety gear, wants to invest in the US, but it can't find the expert staff it needs.

Skylotec is a German mid-sized company that supplies globally fall protection and safety equipment for working at height — from carabiners to ropes, belts and pulleys.

High US tariffs are forcing Skylotec to adjust its supply chains and consider shifting production to the United States. The firm has identified a site in Denver, although it's struggling to find skilled labor and materials.


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