The EU plans to legally enforce supply chain diversification from China, while many German companies maintain strong cooperative ties with Chinese firms, reflecting a complex balance between economic security and business strategy.
Germany’s dependence on Chinese raw materials, especially lithium and rare earths, poses rising costs and strategic challenges, prompting calls for stronger domestic supply initiatives and government action.
German companies plan increased foreign investments and hiring despite domestic slowdown, facing geopolitical and trade challenges abroad.
Norbert Röttgen calls for Germany to reduce economic dependence on China and strengthen military readiness amidst geopolitical challenges, while Germany pursues advanced tech investments such as an AI Gigafactory.
Germany faces significant economic and job risks from counterfeit goods entering the country, with record seizures and calls for stronger regulatory actions.
European companies, including those in Germany, are protected from new US tariffs, but employment issues persist.